What helps get rid of acid reflux fast/easily?

[Anonymous]

since Monday (last week), I've had acid reflux nonstop. it's absolutely annoying and painful because it burns like you wouldn't believe every time it comes up and hits my esophagus. any ideas on what can get rid of it? I'm literally desperate because I've tried so many things like gargling with salt water, drinking warm water with lemon or water with a bit of soda, and so on and none of these things are working x (

[OlderAndWiser]

Do not let your GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) go untreated. When the stomach acid rises into your esophagus, the irritation is annoying, of course, but it also puts you at risk for developing Barrett's esophagus and that, in turn, can develop into esophageal adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer.

Now that I have your attention:

1. "Proton pump inhibitors" is a class of drugs which very effectively treats GERD. However, you must be taking this drug for 2-3 days before it reaches a therapeutic level bu, once it does, it is almost always effective. PPI's include drugs like Prilosec. Prevacid and Nexium; their generic equivalents are fairly cheap and commonly available.

2. The risk of having a GERD episode is reduced by avoiding eating late at night and avoiding foods that are high in fat content, including baked goods.

3. If you have an episode of GERD, the burning sensation in your throat may be relieved fairly quickly by a few spoonfuls of ice cream. Apparently, the calcium neutralizes the acid and the milk fat soothes the esophageal lining.

GERD is rarely treated by surgery. Management by dietary modifications and long term use of PPI's is common. However, there are a few uncommon side effects from long term use of PPI's, most significantly rhabdomyolysis, so try to change your eating habits first.

[dilligaff]

You need to see a doctor. You may have an ulcer and if it continues it can lead to erosion of your throat lining. I have had this happen to me. Other wise try Zantac or something equal

[11dog22]

Don't drink alcohol for start. And spicy foods. No more eating tomatoes or onions for while and lime drinks. Or oranges and stop drinking coffee.

[11dog22]

Pain suxs ass. I know. Of course fatty foods and eating late not good either. Your dinner should be about 5 pm. There meds that's over the counter. And don't take anti acid tablets. You end up hurting yourself even more

[Caliroll]

Anti-Acid tablets before you eat, avoid fatty and greasy food and don't eat anything after 7pm

[Djaaay]

One teaspoon of vinegar. That's caused by not having enough acid in your stomach. Vinegar replaces the acid content to stop the reflux