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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
STOMACH PAIN
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.
STOMACH PAIN
by JANIEDAN, Dec 30, 2007 05:13PM
2 YEARS AGO HAD EGD SHOWED ESOPHAGEALIRRITATION NEAR STOMACH WENT ON PRILOSEC AND SUBSIDED
NOW HAVE WORSE INTERMITTENT PAIN..MODERATE PAIN LUQ SOMETIMES PAIN UNDER STERUM ALSO..AND AM TIRED ALOT
I STARTED ON PRILOSEC 2 1/2 WEEKS AGO STILL NO CHANGE
IMG GOINGTO DR IN 2 WEEKS
WONDER HOW LONG SOMEONE SHOLD BE ON PRILOSEC AND IS THE SAME DIAGNOSIS AS BEFORE THANKS
NOW HAVE WORSE INTERMITTENT PAIN..MODERATE PAIN LUQ SOMETIMES PAIN UNDER STERUM ALSO..AND AM TIRED ALOT
I STARTED ON PRILOSEC 2 1/2 WEEKS AGO STILL NO CHANGE
IMG GOINGTO DR IN 2 WEEKS
WONDER HOW LONG SOMEONE SHOLD BE ON PRILOSEC AND IS THE SAME DIAGNOSIS AS BEFORE THANKS
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jan 02, 2008 08:33AM
, Jan 02, 2008 08:33AM
Hi JANIEDAN,
You suffer from GERD.
Complete relief from GERD can be acheived with PPI in 4-8 weeks. Prilosec is a PPI.
You need to continue it for 4-8 weeks.
You also need life style modifications for good results.
Discuss with your physician regarding this.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
You suffer from GERD.
Complete relief from GERD can be acheived with PPI in 4-8 weeks. Prilosec is a PPI.
You need to continue it for 4-8 weeks.
You also need life style modifications for good results.
Discuss with your physician regarding this.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
