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I have really bad burns in my esophagus since a few days ago. antiacids dont help and i just started today taking ppis. i watch my diet closely because i was diagnosed with chronic gastritis and gerd. can you please recommand me anything? it hurts.?
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Avoid caffeine or nicotine in any form. Avoid dark chocolate and acidic foods. Don't lay down for at least an hour after consuming a meal or drinking any mid to large quantity of fluids. It will take about 2 weeks for this all to settle things down.
Answered 3/29/2023
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