Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

GERD
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Medicines
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If you have heartburn or acid reflux often, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. To know for sure, you’ll need to see your doctor.

Don’t try to diagnose yourself with GERD or treat it on your own. Common symptoms like chest pain could be caused by a more serious health issue.

Dr. Bhooshan Pandit

Consultant - Gastroenterologist, Endoscopy & Hepatology

Dr. Bhooshan Pandit practice as Consultant Gastroenterologist - Hepatologist - Endoscopist in Currae Hospital Thane Dr. Bhooshan was the highest scorer in final exams qualifying for the Gold medal. After specialization he worked as a Lecturer in Nair hospital doing research and teaching, simultaneously acquired advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy. He is a life member of Indian Society of Gastroenterology...

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Dr. Priyesh Patel

Consultant - Gastroenterologist

Dr. Priyesh K Patel is a Gastroenterology-Hepatologist and Gastroenterologist and has an experience of 7 years in these fields. He completed MBBS from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik in 2007, DNB - Internal Medicine from Kaushalya Medical Foundation Trust Hospital, Thane in 2011 and DNB - Gastroenterology from Kerala Institute of Medical Science. Trivandrum in 2017.

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Dr. Sachin Wani

Consultant - Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

He completed his MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, MS from Govt. Medical College. He has done his DNB in GI Hepatobiliary surgery from National Board of Examination. He has underwent a training in Laparoscopic GI Once surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital in 2009. He has also done his training in Laparoscopic Hepatobiliary surgery & Laparoscopic Liver resection at NHS...

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Dr. Suryaprakash Bhandari

Consultant - Gastroenterologist

Dr. Suryaprakash Bhandari has done his Masters in General Surgery (MS) from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai in 2002. He was awarded gold medal by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS) of Mumbai for his best academic performance in General Surgery in 2002. He has also cleared his DNB General Surgery examination...

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Physical Exam and Tests

Over-the-Counter Medicines

Prescription Medication

If over-the-counter medicines haven’t worked after a few weeks, your doctor may give you stronger dosages of H-2 receptor blockers or proton pump inhibitors.

Your doctor may also prescribe a class of drugs known as prokinetics. These drugs help empty your stomach faster and make the muscles in the lower part of your esophagus stronger. They can cause side effects like nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, depression, or anxiety.

You may need a combination of prescription medications to treat severe GERD or frequent attacks. If you use these drugs for a long time, you can have side effects like fractures or a lack of vitamin B-12.