Gerd or acid reflux

2020-07-08 15:47:27
How long does it takes gerd with mild symptom..........................................................
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[ ] Hi as symptoms are suggestive of gastritis. Need to follow some lifestyle changes. Take food timely. Avoid cabbage, capsicum, citrus fruits ( for a while). Don't drink water with food, take after 40 min. as much as needed . Don't lie down immediately after food. Finish night meal by 8.30 pm maximum. Go to bed after minimum 1 hour after dinner. Always keep stomach 1/4 th empty.Divide meal into 5-6 times a day. Avoid the particular food, which is being observed to cause bloating, fullness, upper abdominal pain/ discomfort, reflux symptoms etc. A good acid blocker like Pan 40mg daily can be taken to check excess acid production.Feel free to ask any further quary related to this problem.

Answered2020-07-09 07:53:47

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Transient reflux will resolve in few days. Mild  GERD  will resolve in 4 to 6 weeks( aprox) When GERD has precipitating factors like Smoking/ obesity/ irregular food habits/ intake of multiple medications like pain killers it takes more time to resolve.
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If symptoms persist even after removing precipitating factors  u should see Gastroenterologist who will examine and perform  endoscopy to rule of ulcers and H Pylori infection.

Answered2020-07-08 16:39:45

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