Treatment Options Available for Acid Reflux
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Treatment Options Available for Acid Reflux
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548
Summary:
Do you suffer from acid reflux or frequent heartburn? The burning sensation at the back of you
Find out what treatment options are available and what most physicans recommend to treat acid
Keywords:
acid reflux, acid reflux diet, acid reflux symptom, acid reflux treatment, acid reflux cause,
Article Body:
Do you suffer from acid reflux or frequent heartburn? The burning sensation at the back of you
Lifestyle Modifications
* Avoid soft drinks that contain caffeine. Other foods to avoid are chocolate, peppermint, spi
* Milk and milk-based products contain calcium and fat, so should be avoided before bedtime.
* Avoiding food for 2 hours before bedtime and not lying down after a meal are frequently reco
* Elevation to the head of the bed is the next-easiest to implement. Products are also availab
You can also accomplish the correct elevation by placing cinder blocks as noted above or with
The height of the elevation is critical and must be within the range of 6 to 8 inches in order
Drug treatments
A number of drugs are registered for the treatment of acid reflux, and they are among the most
* Antacids before meals or symptomatically after symptoms begin can increase the pH and reduce
* Gastric H2 receptor blockers such as ranitidine or famotidine can reduce gastric secretion o
* Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole are the most effective in reducing gastric acid se
To maximize effectiveness of this medication the drug should be taken a half hour before meals
If one implements pharmacologic therapy in combination with food avoidance before bedtime and
Surgical treatment
The standard surgical treatment, sometimes preferred over longtime use of medication, is the N
An obsolete treatment is vagotomy, the surgical removal of vagus nerve branches that innervate
Disclaimer
The information presented here should not be interpreted as medical advice. If you or someone
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Treatment Options Available for Acid Reflux
Word Count:
548
Summary:
Do you suffer from acid reflux or frequent heartburn? The burning sensation at the back of you
Find out what treatment options are available and what most physicans recommend to treat acid
Keywords:
acid reflux, acid reflux diet, acid reflux symptom, acid reflux treatment, acid reflux cause,
Article Body:
Do you suffer from acid reflux or frequent heartburn? The burning sensation at the back of you
Lifestyle Modifications
* Avoid soft drinks that contain caffeine. Other foods to avoid are chocolate, peppermint, spi
* Milk and milk-based products contain calcium and fat, so should be avoided before bedtime.
* Avoiding food for 2 hours before bedtime and not lying down after a meal are frequently reco
* Elevation to the head of the bed is the next-easiest to implement. Products are also availab
You can also accomplish the correct elevation by placing cinder blocks as noted above or with
The height of the elevation is critical and must be within the range of 6 to 8 inches in order
Drug treatments
A number of drugs are registered for the treatment of acid reflux, and they are among the most
* Antacids before meals or symptomatically after symptoms begin can increase the pH and reduce
* Gastric H2 receptor blockers such as ranitidine or famotidine can reduce gastric secretion o
* Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole are the most effective in reducing gastric acid se
To maximize effectiveness of this medication the drug should be taken a half hour before meals
If one implements pharmacologic therapy in combination with food avoidance before bedtime and
Surgical treatment
The standard surgical treatment, sometimes preferred over longtime use of medication, is the N
An obsolete treatment is vagotomy, the surgical removal of vagus nerve branches that innervate
Disclaimer
The information presented here should not be interpreted as medical advice. If you or someone
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