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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Then symptoms of acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion are reduced. GPs normally investigate acid reflux and dyspepsia symptoms if they are severe, are changing, are associated with weight loss, or with food sticking in the throat, or they do not respond to simple antacid and acid suppressant treatments. This is to check for more serious causes, including stomach ulcers and cancers, that could require different treatments. Self help for acid reflux and dyspepsia symptoms Weight loss if overweight or obese - check using a BMI calculator. Regular aerobic exercise (bending exercises not recommended with GORD). Avoid obvious trigger foods e.g. cola, coffee, acidic fruits and acidic vegetables (tomatoes), chocolate, fatty or spicy foods. Eat smaller portions and have evening meals at least 4 hours before bedtime. Stop smoking - smoking increases the production of stomach acid. Reduce alcohol intake - alcohol can cause inflammation of the stomach (gastritis). Look at ways to reduce stress and anxiety - these can trigger more acid production. Take antacids (e.g. Gaviscon, Rennie, Pepto Bismol) to neutralise stomach acid. Some other medications (especially anti-inflammatory tablets) can trigger reflux/indigestion - discuss with your GP if you think this may be the cause. Further information: NHS - Indigestion. Medication and dosage For people with mild or occasional symptoms taking a PPI for 4-5 days should settle the problem, for a few weeks at a time. Omeprazole 10mg/20mg capsules The starting dose of omeprazole (Losec or generic) is one 10mg or one 20mg capsule daily. It is usually recommended to start with the lower dose of 10mg and increase to 20mg if symptoms are not controlled by the lower dose. It can be taken regularly for up to 4 weeks. After this, one or two 10mg omeprazole capsules or one 20 mg capsule daily can also be taken on an 'as required' basis when symptoms flare up. Esomeprazole 20mg tablets Esomeprazole 20mg tablets (Nexium or generic) should be taken once a day at the same time of day. Symptoms should improve after 4-5 days, and it can be taken for up to 4 weeks. Once symptoms have settled esomeprazole tablets can be taken 'as required' if symptoms flare up again. Pantoprazole 20mg tablets Take one pantoprazole 20mg tablet once a day, one hour before a meal at the same time each day. Use daily for up to 4 weeks. If symptoms come back, one pantoprazole 20mg tablet can
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