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Can I take ppi for long years
I am having chronic indigestion and gastritis issue.
I feel better whenever I take medicine.
Even after following a good diet, the symptoms are recurrently coming.
Can I use PPI s for life long. I know it's having side effects. But comparing my current quality of life i am not worrying about the future side effects.
Please suggest any alter ways
Normally gastritis gets corrected after taking ppi for around 15 days if the patient is not taking any other medicines such as antihypertensive or pain killers.On the absence of taking such medicines persistent gastritis may be due to H.pylorie infection,a bacteria which infect the inner lining of the stomach..I may suggest to do an endoscopy and do a card test for h.pylorie(the gastroenterologist who does the endoscopy generally also do the card test)..if comes positive take medicine for h.pylorie and your gastritis will get eventually corrected.
Uptill now according to my knowledge there are no major adverse effect of taking ppi for a prolonged period.
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Taking PPI for long time if it is not indicated like for barrette esophagus etc will cause certain issues related to loss of calcium and other minerals.
So you should not take it on regular basis
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You need to tested for H pylori infection as it might be a case of bacterial gastritis
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These details are not enough for giving better advices. Need medical histories to find out cause of gastritis
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if you are not suffering from any illness other than gastritis, kindly modifie your daily routine.
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Making proper diet
gap of 2 hrs after dinner and before going to bed
avoid junk,fried food
if symptoms recurring better to consult a gastroenterologist in person.
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It will cause indigestion, malabsorption, anemia, resistance if taken for the long term.
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I would like to know more detailed history about your symptoms to suggest something. if PPI and lifestyle changes don't help you after a long duration of treatment. I advise you to go for upper GI endoscopy. since it's a bit painful procedure I advise u to do it if only medical treatment fails.
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there is some alternative medication that can help your condition. Reach for alternative medication.
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No should not continue ppi for long as cause vit b12 deficiency and effects in bone on the long term .
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Continue ppi for a month along with lifestyle changes
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avoid eating food which increases acidity problem like spicy food , breads and all according to what works for u
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Don't take PPI when it is not necessary.it disturb the renal internal environment and can fail your kidney.
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consult and manage your gastritis issue
Health Tips
Don't take tea/coffee on empty stomach.
life style changes along with dietary modification.
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Dnt worry. Long term use may cause minor digestive issues along with Vit B 12 deficiency which again needs to be supplemented. So instead of taking more medicines for the sake of one medicine you can go for other solutions. If they dnt work, then continue with PPI
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You should only take it for a month or two at a stretch as long term use slowly damages the wall of your gastrointestinal tract causing a different form of gastritis called atrophic gastritis which may inturn lead to more severe complications like Gastric carcinomas.
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No , ppi long term usage comes with complications such as hypomagnesemia and atropic gastritis
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Need a full history from lifestyle to diet and rule out infections to give proper treatment
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kindly avoid taking it if you're already taking more then a year
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PPIs are not the only solution to your problem. Since you are giving a long history, looks like chronic gastritis due to an infection (very common). If not infection, we will have to look into other causes that are producing more acid in your stomach.
Please connect for a better understanding of your disease and treatment.
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No. You cannot use PPIs for life long.
Long term usage of PPI is not recommended.
You should first try and change your food habits.
This would improve your quality of life in the better run.
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To make a proper diagnosis more details required.
Kindly book an appointment for online consultation.
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With proper diagnosis and consultation you will surely have a better quality of life and hence feel free to reach out for a consultation
Your well being is my priority 🤗
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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are generally safe for short-term use, but long-term use can lead to potential risks and side effects.
Eat small, frequent meals
Avoid spicy, fatty, and fried foods
Stay hydrated with water and clear broths
Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
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Hello, lifestyle modification is always preferred before medications! Which includes having plenty fluids, not sleeping right after dinner or lunch, less spicy food, and exercise or walk for 20-30 mins daily!
PPI does have long term side effects so rather than having self medications, have a visit to doctor(gastroenterologist)
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Visit gastro
Endoscopy can be done if required
Health Tips
Avoid spicy food
Avoid sleeping right after meals
Avoid overeating
Exercise or walk daily for 20-40mins
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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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