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Frequent Acid reflux and weakness
I was diagnosed with GERD in 2023 and I've been feeling low, weak and depressed for 1 week. Prior to that, I was on a meat heavy diet for 1 week which has exacerbated the acidity problem this week. I've been facing frequent Acid reflux, shallow breathing, weakness and tiredness since last week. So much so that even the thought of leaving home gives me anxiety and fear. What should be the course of treatment.
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To manage GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), make lifestyle changes like eating smaller, more frequent meals, avoiding trigger foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, and spicy or fatty foods, losing weight if needed, elevating the head of your bed, quitting smoking, and reducing stress, while also considering over-the-counter or prescription medications like antacids or proton pump inhibitors as recommended by your healthcare provider.
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Mainstay of treatment is lifestyle modification. Less spicy non rich diet. More of vegetables less of meat. Restriction of use of alcohol and cigarettes. Avoid lying down after meal preferably early dinner and post dinner walking. Medications antacids with prokinetic agents and gastric wall healing syrups help a lot. Kindly consult for medications and dosage.
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Thank you for sharing. Your symptoms suggest a flare-up of GERD likely worsened by dietary and emotional triggers. Need some investigations to fully understand your baseline health conditions.
Next Steps
Diet & Lifestyle
Shift to light, predominantly vegetarian meals—khichdi, rice, bananas, oats.
Avoid spicy, oily, meat-heavy foods, caffeine, and citrus.
Eat early dinners and avoid lying down after meals.
Take short walks post meals and chew food well.
Mind-Body Practices
Practice yoga and meditation
Try guided meditation and gentle movement
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Natural Support
Aloe vera juice, licorice (DGL), or fennel tea may help soothe the gut.
Probiotics and magnesium can support healing.
Herbal teas (chamomile, tulsi) and adaptogens like Ashwagandha may ease anxiety.
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Feel free to consult for starting your treatment and also to restore your health through modern and holistic approach.
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