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I am suffering from gastric trouble..(gerd) ...symptoms : heart burning...plz suggest good medicines and tell food menu?
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GERD : Gerd is common & treatable. Try Pepcid (famotidine) or over the counter Prilosec . Avoid spicy & fatty foods.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Try OTC meds: Try Zantac (ranitidine) 150 mg (or generic) 2x/day or Prilosec in am . Diet changes should include: no caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, tomato sauces, and no late night eating. Also try to stop smoking. Please get seen if any warning signs: difficulty swallowing or black stools (bleeding from esophagus/stomach). Hope you are better soon!
Answered 9/8/2019
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