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CHRONIC GERD
I am having chronic GERD for the past two years,I am having difficulty in swallowing food.I took many medicines like Pan tablets,Sucralfate syrup,but they are giving temporary solution only.The problem is Reoccurring again.
Should I go for surgery for this problem?.will surgery give permanent solution?.Because every day I am having discomfort and difficulty in swallowing with this acid reflux.
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Pls get an upper GI endoscopy at the earliest.
It helps to assess the problem better.
Avoid outside food and bakery stuff.
Avoid milk at bedtime.
Have food at regular intervals. Have early dinner.
Avoid oily foods, chocolates especially at night.
Avoid citrus fruits.
Avoid tender coconut water also.
Cap. Sompraz IT 1-0-0(1/2 hour before breakfast) for 10 days might be of help.
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Your symptoms seems to be distressing and not responding to medication.....yes surgery can solve your problem.
You need to visit surgeon and get yourself evaluated.
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