GERD, hiatal hernia, and H. pylori
From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Mon Feb 28 16:53:49 2000
If you have a hiatal hernia, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can
mimic chest pain! This happened to me! I actually thought I was having
heart problems because of the chest pain, I was having. I was very
relieved to find out my heart was not involved.
However, GERD is a serious problem that requires medical attention!!
When acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus, this can cause
scarring in the esophagus! If you are having chest pain I urge you to
see your doctor!!
The following therapy was prescribed for me several years ago for both
GERD and H.pylori. These drugs are available only with your doctor's
prescription!
1.) Prilosec - is the brand name. Omeprazole (o-MEP-ra-zole) is the
generic of Prilosec. Omeprazole is used to treat certain conditions in
which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat
gastric and duodenal ulcers and GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease),
a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the
esophagus.
Sometimes omeprazole is used in combination with antibiotics to treat
ulcers associated with infection caused by the H. pylori bacteria
(germ). Omeprazole works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by
the stomach.
2.) Propulsid - is the brand name. Cisapride (SIS-a-pride) is a
medicine that increases the movements or contractions of the stomach and
intestines. It is used to treat symptoms such as heartburn caused by a
backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
3.) Metronidazole (me-troe-NI-da-zole). Flagyl is the brand name.
Metronidazole is used to treat infections.
These three drugs comprised the triple therapy which helped me to
finally overcome GERD and H. pylori - within about a 3 month
time-frame.
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