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I have mild acid reflux and have been unable to find relieve. any ideas for over-the-counter meds to treat it?
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Multiple: Lifestyle changes: avoid alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and food items that may worsen symptoms (ie acidic foods, spicy foods, etc ). Remain upraight for at least 1 hour after eating. Lose weight if obese. Consider Tums (calcium carbonate) or other otc antacids. Zantac (ranitidine) and Prilosec (omeprazole) are also available otc. If you continue to have symptoms, you should see your physician.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Compliance + Timing: Erosive esophagitis (EE), nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) and Barrett’s esophagus are the three phenotypic presentations of GERD. typical symptoms of GERD receive emperic Rx, and do not undergo diagnostic testing. Lifestyle modifications remain the cornerstone of any therapeutic intervention for GERD, PPI are considered most effective, improving compliance with PPI treatment is an important step
Answered 1/17/2020
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