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Suffering from Acid Reflux (GERD)
I am suffering from acid reflux for last 2 months now. It has recovered a bit but it is still not getting fixed permanently. Pls suggest me the best way to recover in next few weeks
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Dr. Nimisha S Kantharia
Laparoscopic Surgeon
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
If you are experiencing heart burn and ither symptoms of reflux like water brash, regurgutation, breathlessness etc. you require further clinical evaluation including possible tests like endoscopy, manometry and ultrasound.
Next Steps
Visit a gastroenterologist or a laparoscopic surgeon with specialisatiinin foregut it upper GI surgery
Health Tips
Avoid very oily and spicy food, tea coffee chocolates.
Avoid consuming water with meals.
Try and take last meal of the day at least 1.5-2 h before you sleep
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