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Is acid reflux and gastrointestinal reflux disorder the same?what is the most effective treatment. i have tried all sorts of ppi i.e omefast,omefast plus,erythromycin but without any improvement?

Q: is acid reflux and gastrointestinal reflux disorder the same?what is the most effective treatment. i have tried all sorts of ppi i.e omefast,omefast plus,erythromycin but without any improvement?

: GI reflux means the contents of the stomach which are acid are for some reason backing up into the esophagus causing irritation' burning/pain. The most effective treatment is prevention by a procedure if medicine does not help. You need to consult a GI .

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

GI reflux means the contents of the stomach which are acid are for some reason backing up into the esophagus causing irritation' burning/pain. The most effective treatment is prevention by a procedure if medicine does not help. You need to consult a GI .

Answered 9/8/2022

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A member asked:

Is acid reflux and gastrointestinal reflux disorder the same?what is the most effective treatment. i have tried all sorts of ppi i.e omefast,omefast plus,erythromycin but without any improvement?

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