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Gaviscan peppermint liquid for lprd

2020-08-16 12:15:13
In my endoscopy report doctor said I have GERD with GASTRITIS but I have only throat problem like burps stuck in throat often burps. So i consultanted again doctor in practo he said I having LPRD laryngopharyngeal reflux so he said to have gaviscan peppermint liquid but my doubt is I sawed in Google that peppermint is bad for GERD and LPRD should avoid it was written like that. So can I use that or not please reply.
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Hi...based on your history you are suffering from LPRD... Peppermint in gaviscon is just a flavour... If you are apprehensive you can ask the doctor for alternatives.. Many are available!!

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Hello Don't worry you can use it. Stop googling and follow the treatment plan . There is no such bad thimgs happen after that

Answered2020-08-16 12:35:28

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Peppermint is just a flavour..u can take the same medicine with other flavours like orange..

Answered2020-08-16 14:49:24

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