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Gastric and burning sensation
My age 31 and at night iam getting burning sensation and gastric pitta after that i wont get sleep plese help me doctor
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From your history (which is very limited), your might be suffering from GERD.
Now, you can take Syr. Gelusil MPS 2 tbsp 30 mins after each meal for 3 or 4 days. But this will reoccur if you don't keep a healthy diet and sleeping habits.
To avoid gastric reflux, especially at night time:
1. It's always better to go to bed atleast 2-3 hours after dinner ( having it around 7-8 pm is better, if you are a person who sleeps at around 10 pm)
2. Try to avoid spicy and oily food for dinner especially
3. Always try to keep the head end of your bed elevated to atleast 6 to 8 inches ( try keeping a block of cement or wood under the cot, if you are a person who doesn't want to use a pillow)
4. Try to sleep on left lateral position.
5. Try to reduce weight if you are obese.
Health Tips
If you still having symptoms and is disturbing your sleep, even after following all these, it's better to consult a Gastroenterologist and get an OGD scope done.
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your profile looks suspecious and looks like paid question. your upper GI tract is havimg problem and GRED Syndrome is suspected now.Do Endoscopy and follow treatment after that for 3-5 years.
Next Steps
Do Endoscopy (dont try doing by yourself) its not DIY
Health Tips
Next time write full history any doctor ask in his consultation. there are no short cut in medical field. for such small problems even google gives good suggestions. Read more about your symptoms.
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Adjust your life style...
Take light dinner easier to digest
Limit alcohol /caffeine, avoid smoking
Walk 30-45 min after your dinner.
Elevate your head 20-30 degree.
Use antacids
Cap. Omeprazole 20mg 1 hour before meal
Stay hydrated
Next Steps
consult a physician (MBBS OR MD OR DM GASTRO)
Health Tips
before starting any medcine, always consult a doctor.
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Have your food early , take a walk for about 30 min instead of going to sleep directly after dinner
Avoid spicy food and tea/coffee/other beverages in the night
Take cap pan-d bd (half an hour before food)
Review if doesn't recover
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Better lifestyle changes are important
Take plenty of water after your dinner
Have a gap of atleat 2-3 hours between your dinner and sleep
Avoid late night cravings/fatty/fried/spicy food
Next Steps
If at all symptoms not improving better to consult before starting any treatment
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Dear Patient,
Your symptoms of **burning sensation, gastric issues (pitta), and sleep disturbances** at night are likely due to **acid reflux or gastritis**, which can worsen with dietary habits, stress, or irregular meal timings. Here’s my advice:
1. Immediate Measures:
- Avoid spicy, fried, and acidic foods.
- Limit tea/coffee, especially at night.
- Have dinner 2-3 hours before bedtime.
- Elevate your head while sleeping to reduce reflux.
2. Medication (Short-term):
- Take a proton pump inhibitor (like Pantoprazole 40mg)on an empty stomach for 10-14 days.
3. Lifestyle Changes:
- Practice stress management (yoga/meditation).
- Maintain a regular sleep schedule.
However, **self-medication is not advisable**. Your symptoms require a proper evaluation to rule out conditions like **GERD, H. pylori infection, or peptic ulcers**.
Consult me for a detailed assessment and personalized treatment plan.** You can reach me on WhatsApp at **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two** for an appointment.
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Change life style n diet plan drastically first.
In life style tea is very bad.
Non spicy, non fried food bland diet.
Nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH FOR ten days.
Mucain gel 10 ml without water nothing by mouth till 30min, can be taken 3to 4 times.
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These are the symptoms of Gastric acid reflux.
Next Steps
Do not lie down on bed after having meals. I light walk for 15 minutes would help. Elevate the head of your bed by 15-20 degrees. If still not relieved, anti reflux medications and medications to improve gastric emptying would help. Lie on your left side.
Health Tips
Consult your doctor before taking any pharmacological measure
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Seems you are suffering from functional dyspepsia or gastritis.
How long and how severe has been this problem?
Do you take alcohol in the evening? Is your food spicy?
Next Steps
Take tab pantaprazole 20mg one morning and one evening for 10 days.
tab Metoclopramide 10mg every 8hours for 5 days.
Health Tips
Avoid alcohol, spicy, oily, food.
Eat early in the evening. Drink more water.
Connect to me after 10days of meds.
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You are experiencing burning sensation and gastric discomfort (pitta) at night, which leads to disturbed sleep.
Likely Cause: Acid reflux or gastric hyperacidity, which is quite common and often related to lifestyle, food habits, or stress.
Recommendations:
1. Lifestyle Tips:
• Have early dinner, at least 2–3 hours before sleeping.
• Eat light meals at night — avoid spicy, oily, and fried foods.
• Avoid lying down immediately after eating.
• Raise the head of your bed slightly or use 1–2 pillows while sleeping.
• Avoid smoking, alcohol, and stress.
• Lose weight if you are overweight, as it can increase pressure on the stomach.
2. Diet Suggestions:
Avoid:
• Tea, coffee, chocolate
• Carbonated drinks
• Citrus fruits like oranges and lemons
• Tomatoes and spicy curries
Include:
• Cold milk or plain curd
• Banana, oats, boiled vegetables
• Fennel seed (saunf) or cumin (jeera) water after
3. Medical Advice: For medicine advice, please contact me or consult a qualified doctor. Do not self-medicate. (WhatsApp Nine Four One zero six nine four three four three)
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Do you burp often, do you drink alcohol? Burning sensation and gastric pain often diagnosed as gerd, avoid alcohol if you consume or chewing tobacco or pan and other spicy foods. Sleep on left lateral position. Antacid and drug will be prescribed if you consult.
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