Dr. Ajeet Kumar
Medical Gastroenterology
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Hello doctor,
I am a 53-year-old male. I have been experiencing panics especially when I do not feel better like having acid reflux. Now the gastrointestinal issue becomes regular. The only means to stop it is by drinking alcohol during night time and I feel better and get a good sleep. Please advice.
Hello,
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I suggest you to take once a day pill for controlling your acid reflux. Capsule Esomeprazole 40 mg half an hour before meals. You can take it in the morning time before breakfast or before dinner if you have predominant night symptoms. This acid suppressant will control the symptoms of acid reflux and acidic related stomach pain. You can take it regularly for two weeks then take it intermittently whenever you need this. This medications does not have significant long terms adverse effects.
Well, I also want that you should know that, moderate alcohol intake is fine which means maximum of three drinks per day. The alcohol can help to make someone sleep but it is something which is beneficial for gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Excessive alcohol has to do with a lot many things in GI than even we doctors know. So just an advise to moderate the intake.
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