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Is my son suffering from a reflux disorder?
Question
My son is 21 years old. He was complaining of stomach belching. Recently, he had an endoscopy done and the doctor said that the stomach valve tube is weak/loosened and prescribed him to take medicines for 3 months. Is this a serious problem and can it be treated?
Expert Answer
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Dr Sanjiv SaigalJan 31, 2006
Consultant Gastroenterologist,
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital,
New Delhi
From your case description it is clear that your son is suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This is quite a common problem. In most cases, the symptoms can be controlled with certain life style measures and medications, if needed. These life style measures include: avoiding fatty and spicy meals, not taking a large meal in one go, avoiding cola beverages, not to lie down within an hour of taking a meal, keeping head end of bed up by a brick, avoid smoking, etc. The medications are acid suppressants and prokinetics, which can be prescribed by your treating doctor.
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