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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Managing Bile Reflux
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
Managing Bile Reflux
by froggy12, Jun 09, 2009 03:40PM
I was diagnosed with bile reflux about 2 years ago, started on nexium 40mg once a day and carafate 4 times a day and bedtime. Since then I have had some good months but continue having burning belly pain. I use the carafate prn and it usually helps, I have increased the nexium to twice a day. Is there any other treatment that would help? I wake up at night with pain and it helps if I turn over on my stomach but that is difficult due to having had cervical surgery. I am 46 years old.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jun 13, 2009 04:25AM
, Jun 13, 2009 04:25AM
Hi,
Confirm whether it is acid or bile relux.
If acid reflux is present, nighttime zantac would be helpful.
For bile reflux, carafate, antacids and cholestyramine are useful. If medical therapy is not useful surgery has to be done for correcting bile reflux.
Confirm whether it is acid or bile relux.
If acid reflux is present, nighttime zantac would be helpful.
For bile reflux, carafate, antacids and cholestyramine are useful. If medical therapy is not useful surgery has to be done for correcting bile reflux.
