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Medicines that are used to neutralize the acids present in the stomach causing gastric problems are called antacids. They are used to treat conditions like acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, etc. The common ingredients in an antacid are citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and aluminum hydroxide.

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What treatments relieve stomach pain from food poisoning?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you take the tablet Ornidazole 500 mg, Pantoprazole 40 mg, and Drotaverine 80 mg for five days (consult a specialist doctor, talk with him or her, and take medications with their consent). Thank you.

What can cause a feeling of something stuck in the throat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms are not specific, and they do not suggest HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

I have pain in the epigastric region for three months. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your history, you seem to have pain secondary to hypersecretion of acid. You seem to have uninvestigated dyspepsia.

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What can cause chronic loss of appetite and nausea?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. There are a few questions before giving my clinical assessment.

I have had acid reflux for months. Can it cause any damage?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query and can understand your concern.

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I get excess mucus in throat while talking with chest burning. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Well, I do not think that you should be worried about this.

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How to get relief from constant heartburn and GERD symptoms?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heartburn is a common symptom that occurs normally and in some cases, it occurs secondary to acid reflux in the food pipe.

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Can unprotected sex for a minute cause HIV?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) by a single unprotected intercourse with a HIV positive person is 1/200 to 1/1000. It is very low.

What could make a baby gassy and cause them to spit up?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note the following, The clinical picture that you are giving is most suggestive of reflux.

How to manage chronic upper stomach pain in a 16-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

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