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Does Omeprazole Cure Acid Reflux
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Does honey treat acid reflux?
Unknown: Some individuals will get symptomatic relief of their acid reflux with certain foods. However, this can be tricky as the information on this is suspect. I tell my patients if certain foods or food avoidances are helpful symptomatically, then i would listen to your body. Some people however need further evaluation as acid reflux can cause serious complications. ...Read more
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Acid Reflux (Definition)
Technically called GERD, acid reflux is the presence of acidic stomach contents in the esophagus. The acid irritates the esophagus causing heartburn symptoms. The regurgitation or reflux can vary greatly as can the symptoms. Blocking stomach acid with medications can alleviate the burning but medication cannot stop the reflux. Complicated GERD requires surgical treatment ...Read more
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Does Zantac (ranitidine) works for acid reflux? Would you recommend Zantac (ranitidine) for acid reflux?
Zantac (ranitidine) works 4 GERD: Zantac (ranitidine) was the leading drug in the world when introduced in the early 1980's to treat indigestion. Conventional prescription doses were 300mg twice daily. The drug is effective in suppressing acid, but when used longterm can promote tolerance (so that larger doses are needed over time to block acid). Current over-the-counter dosing is 75mgs. Take along with behavior & diet aimed at reducing gerd. ...Read more
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Does hydrochloric acid cause reflux disease?
Yes: Reflux is associated with hydrochloric acid leaking into the lower end of the esophagus. This can be for a number of reasons with a number of remedies. ...Read more
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Can you cure acid reflux?
No: You can control the sx of reflux with medication and avoidance fo certain spicy, citrus fruits , chocolate, and greasy foods but you can not cure acid reflux. ...Read more
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Does omeprazole cure acid reflux or does it just mask its symptoms?
Reflux : Is usually causes by a weak valve at the end of the esophagus as it enters the stomach so the stomach acid goes backwards up the esophagus and causes pain. The medicine reduces the acidity only but does not fix the valve ...Read more
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How does acid reflux cause hoarseness?
Backflow: Backflow of stomach contents (stomach acid and pepsin) into the throat and larynx can lead to inflammation and irritation. This chronic exposure can lead to an assortment of symptoms including voice change, loss of vocal range, sore throat, dry cough, foreign body sensation in the throat, throat clearing among others. Heartburn is not a frequent symptom in patients who reflux into the throat. ...Read more
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How is acid reflux treated?
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. ...Read more
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Does Nexium (esomeprazole) prevent Barret's Espophagus?
Barrett's esophagus: Treating people with reflux may help prevent Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. Often, reflux is treated using drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as esomeprazole (Nexium®). Avoiding tobacco and alcohol, balanced diet and healthy body weight do help also. ...Read more
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How to cure acid reflux?
Medications and diet: GERD or reflux is when the acid goes up in food pipe and burn the lining most of the time it is associated with hiatal hernia which is internal hernia not visible to outside most of the time medication diet by avoiding spicy and greasy food and stop smoking and losing weight you can control the symptoms for cure you need surgery to repair the hernia and wrap the stomach around food pipe ...Read more
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Does diazepam make acid reflux worst?
Valium: In some, it does cause nausea & spasms. ...Read more
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Does nexium (esomeprazole) take 6-8 weeks to fully heal esophagus acid reflux?
Erosive esophagitis : How long it takes for erosions in the esophagus to heal depends on how large they were to begin with. It can take that long, but they often heal more quickly. People often need to stay on Nexium (esomeprazole) even after erosions are healed, to prevent the GERD that caused the erosions in the first place. Many people need long-term maintenance medications. Good luck. ...Read more
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How does acid reflux/GERD cause coughing?
Cough: The acid rolls over from your esophagus into your trachea which is the main tube into your lungs thus causing you to cough ...Read more
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Bile reflux-acid reflux, being treated for acid reflux 40mg Pepcid (famotidine) and 40mg pantaprozole each 2/aday. But symtoms of bile reflux..Wrong meds?
Bile or acid reflux?: If you have acid reflux disease and are having symptoms despite high dose acid-reducers and acid-blockers, then either your reflux is more severe and other treatment options should be considered, or the reflux is not acid-related but possibly gall bladder/liver related. ...Read more
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Does Prilosec actually cure ulcers?
No: Prilosec and similar meds only decrease the amount of acidity created by the lining of the stomach during food processing. That can decrease the intensity of symptoms when reflux of gastric contents into the lower esophagus occurs. other medications can target the issues that lead to ulcers. ...Read more
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Been experiencing hiccups, burping and bad breath and acid reflux ? Solutions ? Prescribed proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux. Acid reflux is gone
Careful on the long: Be careful with the a ppi as a 19 year old man. With prolonged use, they can cause rebounding (addiction) and seem to cause osteoporosis. Try using an h1 blocker like zantac (ranitidine) or pepcid. Give it a couple of weeks and see if it resolves. If it does not, follow up with your pcp. ...Read more
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Does chlorogenic acid cause gerd?
Yes and no: Hydrochloric acid abbreviated hcl is made by and secreted by cells in the stomach to aid digestion. Regurgitation of hcl from the stomach up into the esophagus is main cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease aka gerd & the symptoms of heartburn. ...Read more
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Does acid reflux cause headaches?
Not usually.: Acid reflux usually isn't one of those things that causes headaches. Unless you're also having a sour taste in your mouth, belching, and heartburn - i'd look to other causes for your headache. ...Read more
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What helps acid reflux?
GERD: There are many non-medical measures you can take to help reflux, such as avoiding particular foods, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, tilting your bed, and avoiding over eating before bedtime, but many people require long-term medication in addition to those measures. If you're developing new reflux symptoms at age 50, you should see your doctor. Good luck. ...Read more
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Does the drug aciphex (rabeprazole) for acid reflux cause fast heart rate?
No: This drug does not affect heart rate. ...Read more
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How does a gastroenterologist treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)?
Same: eat small meals, loose wt., no smoking, no caffein. soda and avoid fatty meals. ...Read more
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Does omeprazole cure acid reflux or does it just mask its symptoms?
Reflux : Is usually causes by a weak valve at the end of the esophagus as it enters the stomach so the stomach acid goes backwards up the esophagus and causes pain. The medicine reduces the acidity only but does not fix the valve ...Read more
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If i put one table spoon of baking soda in 8 oz glass of water after every meal, will this cure my acid reflux? And is it safer than omeprazole for acid reflux?
No.: And not safer. Too much sodium for starts. I would try an h2 blocker, before moving to a ppi like omeprazole. Long term use can causes many problems. 150-300mg of generic Zantac (ranitidine) may be all you need! ...Read more
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Why isn't omeprazole working for my acid reflux?
May not be reflux: Symptoms which are often blamed on reflux may be due to other problems. 1% of the population is resistant to ppi type medications which could explain Omeprazole resistance. Omeprazole at standard doses often just isn't enough medication. A large hiatal hernia or severe obesity can lead to refractory disease too. You should see your doctor as refractory reflux warrants endoscopic evaluation. ...Read more
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How much omeprazole can I take to prevent acid reflux?
Omeprazole: it is okay to try omeprazole up to 20 mg once a day for up to two weeks to try to prevent heartburn and acid reflux. If your symptoms persist beyond that, you should see your dr. for a more definitive diagnosis and longer-term treatment. Avoid the particular foods that you think cause your reflux. I'd avoid caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco. Consider tilting your bed. Good luck. ...Read more
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Is omeprazole better than pantoprazole for acid reflux?
It seems my GI...: Buddies prefer esomeprazole but really it is what works best with your body, as with any medication. ...Read more
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Omeprazole 40mg is making my 16 son with acid reflux nauseous every morning. Can I give it to him at bedtime?
Yes: Try some h2 blocker like otc Zantac (ranitidine) in the am. ...Read more
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What is the maximum dose of omeprazole you can take in a day already took two 20 mg and my acid reflux is still killing me?
Omepazrole dose: Omepoazole doses as high as 40 bid could be used under supervision of md. ...Read more
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Constant acid reflux - is this a concern this is happening everyday even when I stick to alkaline foods. Am taking Omeprazole also ?
You need more tests: to see if you have a stomach problem called H pylori. You need to see a specialist to get tests done ...Read more
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Why does my acid reflux symptoms always seem to get worse after a rainy day? Can I do anything to prevent it? I take Omeprazole 20mg daily.
Rhinitis?: A trigger for gastric irritation and subsequent reflux is swallowed mucus from post-nasal drip. Alternatively, postnasal drip can worsen an already irritated throat from GERD. This will cause pain in the back of the throat, a sensation of having a lump in your throat, or cough/vocal cord irritation. Weather changes can be trigger for non-allergic rhinitis. Tree pollen also increases after rain ...Read more
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My mum has a acid reflux is it alright tomaintain her losec (omeprazole) 10mg and levothyroxin100mg. She'stakinglevothyroxin in the evening while losec (omeprazole) in morning?
Yes: There is no interaction between the two medicines. In some people especially asians, there is an interaction between Prilosec and plavix (clopidogrel). ...Read more
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What other meds are good for acid reflux besides omeprazole ?
Proton pump inhibito: Omeprazole belongs to the class of proton pump inhibitors. Other options include pantoprazole & lansoprazole among others (http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/proton-pump-inhibitors.html). A step down in strength are H2 blockers (http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/h2-antagonists.html). Basic start is calcium carbonate such as Tums & Rolaids. Of course, try lifestyle options 1st. http://goo.gl/s1Ukdf ...Read more
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Hello I'm on omeprazole for acid reflux is it normal to still get flare ups from time to time?
Yes. : Diet is a very important to have healthy stomach health. Stay away from spicy foods, chocolates and peppermint. Wear a loose belt. Raise the head of the bed or use more pillows might help decrease symptoms. ...Read more
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I've been prescribed omeprazole 20mg for acid reflux long term, what are the concerns taking continually for years on end?
Long term use: Long term use has been associated with Vitamin B-12 deficiency, osteoporosis and fractures as well as hypomagnesemia, atrophic gastritis. Other side effects includes pancreatitis, blood count problems, liver function. These are issues to discuss with your physician. ...Read more
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Would it be safe to take Omeprazole experimentally? What are the chances of it causing a rebound effect if what I have is not acid reflux.
Self-diagnosis.: It would not be expected that Omeprazole would worsen symptoms. The concern would really be that you're treating something with Omeprazole which would not be helped by Omeprazole. If you don't feel any relief in one week, then you should visit with a doctor to get a formal diagnosis. ...Read more
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I am taking 20 mg of omeprazole every morning and right now I am having acid reflux should I take a second omeprazole or what can t take for immediate relief?
Something quick: Drugs like Omeprazole do not work quickly. For your purposes you may want ask your physician about using an h-2 receptor blocking agent like Pepcid (famotidine) (pepcid (famotidine) complete may be a good choice. ...Read more
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Is esomeprazole more effective on acid-reflux than omeprazole ?
GERD: There isn't much to choose between Omeprazole and esomeprazole. ...Read more
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Do i really need to take omeprazole & famotadine, my last upper GI showed no signs of acid reflux.
Depends: These medicines are for reflux and ulcers but they are mainly to decrease the acid production. Why both, would be a question your doctor should be the one to answer. ...Read more
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Why does someone with a dysfunctional gallbladder have acid reflux problems? Should they take omeprazole?
Not the case: Dysfunctional or sick gallbladder is not related to acid reflux, they are two different situations which may co exist. Gall bladder is related to bile delivery to stomach which helps digestion, that's why in some people Omeprazole helps, but they are different. If you do not have reflux disease and you take your gallbladder out , you may not need omeprazole. ...Read more
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Hello I'm on omeprazole for acid reflux I have a small hital hernia too but I'm getting flare ups from time to time is this right?
It happens: Omeprazole works well for many patients with reflux and small hiatal hernias. In some cases it is not enough and additional treatment, or even surgery may be needed. Be certain to keep a log of the frequency, timing, position, relation to meals and severity of your symptoms. This will help your doctor to help you. ...Read more
Reflux (Definition)
Acid reflux is defined as the presence of acidic gastric contents in the esophagus causing irritation. It's cause is blamed on the a lax gastroesophageal shpincter that permits usch regurgitation. Vesicoureteral reflux is regurgitation (backing up) of urine in the bladder into the ureter ...Read more
Omeprazole (Definition)
Omeprazole is the generic equivalent of prilosec, the first oral acid-reducer agent of the proton pump inhibitor ...Read more
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