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Hello doctor. The doctor told me, I have had gastroesophageal reflux disease for a long time and cannot be cured, now my mouth is always very sour, all my throat is sore, and I spit a lot of phlegm. Can you give me some advice on how to treat it? I thank you very much, Doctor.
Ca Van Dung (1989)
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Hello. For gastroesophageal reflux disease, you need drug treatment for a long period of 8 weeks, combined with lifestyle changes: abstain from eating sour, spicy, greasy foods, drinking water. gas, alcohol, coffee, cigarettes.... After eating, it takes 1-2 hours to lie down, put the head of the bed high to limit the reflux of gastric juices, carrying acid, pepsin and bile salts causing bile salts. esophagitis.
What medicine did your case take? In how long? Have you had a gastroesophageal endoscopy? It is best to see a specialist in Gastroenterology at medical centers or hospitals under Vinmec Health System for more specific treatment by doctors.
Thank you for trusting and sharing your concerns with Vinmec. Wishing you good health always.
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Le Nguyen Hong Tram - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Nha Trang International Hospital
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