What Kind of Acid Reflux Treatment is Right for You?

There are many acid reflux treatment options available. It is possible to cure also more severe conditions of gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD. The first thing you should do is see your doctor if you have been experiencing symptoms for longer than two weeks. He or she can either examine you in their office or refer you to an ENT, which is an ear, nose and throat doctor.

Very effective in acid reflux treatment is a change of diet and lifestyle. It is the first remedy should be apllied. For example, smoking can make the problem worse, so if you smoke, this is yet another good reason to quit. Drinking plenty of water can help keep acid levels down. And of course, avoiding trigger foods can be of tremendous help. For most acid reflux sufferers, acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits make things worse. Other triggers may include spicy foods, garlic, carbonated beverages, alcohol and chocolate. You don't necessarily need to avoid these foods and beverages forever, just dramatically reduce your consumption of them.

From the medecines the most effective are proton pump inhibitors (PPI). These drugs actually inhibit the production of stomach acid thus reducing the chance it will travel into your esophagus. PPI drugs do not get rid of all your stomach acid, so they are quite safe for most people and do not compromise normal digestion. If you want to try an over the counter PPI medication, take a look at Prilosec, once only available by prescription. Most PPIs like Prevacid must be dispensed via prescription and can be expensive.

Acid neutralizers are another drugs used in acid reflux treatment. These include OTC medicines like Tums, Rolaids and Milk of Magnesia. These medications work by calming the stomach and helping neutralize excess acid that can travel up the esophagus. Acid neutralizers are good for intermittent heartburn and may not be an effective treatment for GERD. If you take any kind of over the counter or prescription drugs on a daily basis, ask your doctor about interactions before taking even the mildest OTC medication to make sure it is safe.

 

 

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