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What can i do or take to get rid of or control my acid reflux? feels like food gets stuck in my chest after i eat .

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Omeprazole: Used to treat conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach. It also to treat dyspepsia, a condition that causes sour stomach, belching, heart burn, indigestion or gerd. This medicine is available both over-the-counter (otc) or you can ask your doctor for prescription.

Answered 6/19/2015

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