how much time does acid reflux last?

Question

I started having a sharp pain in my chest very few minutes or so for the last 3 days.It happens at all times of day and night. I thought it might be acid reflux but i don't have any of the symphtons they list for that. The pain is in the center of my ches

Answer 1

Minutes to years: "Los Angeles classification" is the most widely used system to describe endoscopic appearance of reflux esophagitis &grade its severity. Reflux can be episodic, progressive & recurrent, as well as atypical (laryngopharygneal reflux), even silent. Both acid & nonacid material can variably reflux.

Answer 2

Yes: Reflux is more common in premies as the muscle at the lower part of the esophagus that contracts to prevent milk from regurgitating back up from the stomach is less developed (and "weaker") in a premie than a term infant. Positioning the baby upright and burping frequently during feedings helps to control reflux symptoms. Sometimes medications may be helpful, especially if the baby is having pain.

Answer 3

Yes they are....: Virtually all babies have some degree of gastroesophageal reflux, but for premature infants the problem is more ever present than for term infants because the lower esophageal sphincter is less well developed in the former. Moreover, reflux can lead to apnea/bradycardia spells in premature infants, so the consequences can be significant. You should discuss your concerns with your pediatrician.

Answer 4

See below: Dietary modifications, weight loss, avoiding caffeine, nicotine and late meals helps. In addition acid suppressing medications such as h2 blockers (zantac, etc.) and proton pump inhibitors (prilosec, nexium, (esomeprazole) etc) are frequently used.

Answer 5

Changes, meds: Anti-reflux measures that you should consider include eating smaller meals, avoiding excesses of alcohol, avoiding foods that trigger your reflux and elevating the head of your bed. Medicines that help include ones that target histamine (ranitidine, eg) and those that target the proton pump (omeprazole, eg).

Answer 6

Couple ways: With lifestyle modification (try a web search for simple tips) also with prescription medication as well as over the counter meds. You may wish to try an over the counter medication and if no improvement see your dr for further evaluation and treatment.

Answer 7

It depends: You can have a single episode of esophageal reflux or it can be a lifelong disease.

Answer 8

Depends: On the causes. If you are being treated. Are you changing your diet. Behavior modification. Talk to your doctor about how you can help treat this. As well as educate you on the problem

Answer 9

It depends: As to an immediate episode, it lasts until the acid is neutralized or clearer from the esophagus. Use water and an antacid. As to the condition, more long term control measures are needed...Daily proton pump inhibitors (meds), diet control, sleeping techniques (head elevated), possibly surgery to correct a stomach valve issue? For immediate relief, use water and antacid.

Answer 10

Individual guidance: Acid reflux can be partially managed by smaller, more frequent meals. One can also wait for the meal to pass through the stomach, but this timing varies wildly between different people.

Answer 11

No correlation: I'm not sure, but I do not think waiting between meals will control acid reflux. If ur reflux symptoms are most active b4 eating, then u can tell when to eat based on severity, but acid reflux is most active in the morning (after not eating throughout the night). The mainstay of Rx for reflux are meds like Tums,Zantac (ranitidine) or Prilosec. Eating too frequently causes obesity, which makes acid reflux worse

Answer 12

Lots: Fatty foods, spicy foods, tomatoes, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, peppermint and late meals to name some if the most common.

Answer 13

Typically: Spicy or acidic foods

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