How is Gastroesophageal Reflux Treated?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have had acid reflux for a long time and sometimes reflux is continuous. Due to social distancing, I could not go to the doctor. Doctor tell me, how to treat gastric reflux? Thank you doctor!
Doan Van Tai (1991)
Answer
Answered by Doctor, Doctor Bui Chi Nam - Gastroenterologist - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello friend,
To the question "How is gastroesophageal reflux disease treated?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is a common disease and caused by many causes (escape) diaphragm, gastroesophageal reflux, motility disorders, gastro-oesophageal reflux, excessive acid secretion in the stomach...). The disease has extremely diverse clinical manifestations: heartburn, burning behind the sternum, swallowing...
Regarding the treatment of the disease, there are many drugs: PPIs (Esomeprazole, Rabenprazole, Omeprazole...), Gaviscon , Elthon,... sedatives to relieve anxiety, stress... Because of the variety of causes, clinical symptoms and treatment, you need to see a gastroenterologist for advice on treatment. treat. Usually, your doctor will diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment for your clinical situation and can treat it at home.
If you have signs of anorexia, weight loss or difficulty swallowing when eating, your doctor will order an endoscopy of the esophagus and stomach to get more diagnostic information. First of all, you should change your daily diet: abstain from stimulating foods such as alcohol, coffee, do not eat a lot of acidic and spicy substances; indigestible foods such as: sticky rice, fried food; don't overeat. Especially, at the end of dinner, you should not go to bed right away (at least after 2 hours).
If you still have questions about gastroesophageal reflux, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!