Acid Reflux And Heartburn Treatment in Janakpuri

Acid Reflux and Heartburn: More than just a burning feeling

Do you regularly experience a burning feeling in your chest after meals? Or perhaps when you go to bed, you get a bitter or sour taste in your throat? You are not the only one. Acid reflux and heartburn are listed as one of the top ten most common digestive problems among the causes of millions of people who suffer in silence daily. Seeking a professional acid reflux treatment is the first step toward lasting relief.
As a liver specialist and gastroenterologist, I consider acid reflux not only as a temporary discomfort but also as an indication of the overall state of your digestive system. Although most people use over-the-counter antacids to relieve the symptoms, a condition called GERD (Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease)—which is characterised by persistent reflux—should be professionally checked to be free from its complications in the long run.

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What is the Difference?

Conversations often confuse these phrases, but the difference between them is very slight:

  • Acid Reflux: It is an occurrence when acid from the stomach passes into the oesophagus (the passage from mouth to stomach).
  • Heartburn: It is the very symptom—the burning sensation in the chest—that came from the acid which caused the oesophagus to become inflamed.
  • GERD: A chronic, more severe reflux condition that occurs over twice a week and may lead to tissue destruction.

The Liver-Gut Connection

You may ask a liver expert why he/she is treating your heartburn. The digestive system is pretty much the same thing and works as an integrated network. Sometimes, problems like fatty liver disease or the situation where the belly is getting bigger due to a liver-related condition can make your reflux symptoms get worse, necessitating a specialized Heartburn treatment. Besides that, it is necessary to balance very carefully the use of some drugs that are good for the liver and their compatibility with the reflux treatments so that absorption and gut motility can work well.

When Should You See a Specialist?

In case you are "living on antacids", it definitely means that you need a professional evaluation for acid reflux treatment. A consultation should be scheduled if you have:

  • Heartburn happening at least twice during the week.
  • Struggling to swallow (dysphagia) or feeling as if food is lodged in your throat.
  • Persistent, unclassified dry cough or wheezing.
  • Regurgitation of food or sour liquid.
  • Loss of weight without intention or persistent nausea.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Approach

We do not merely cover up the symptoms; we actually figure out the cause.

1. Diagnostic Excellence In order to make sure that your oesophagus is normal and to exclude the possibility of complications such as Barrett's oesophagus (precancerous changes), we might perform:

  • High-Definition Upper Endoscopy (OGD): To have a visual check of the mucosa of the oesophagus and stomach.
  • pH Monitoring: To determine in a very precise manner how much acid is refluxing during a 24-hour period.

2. Personalised Lifestyle & Diet Plans Most patients formally report the major positive impact focused changes have on their Heartburn treatment.

  • Trigger Identification: Determining that specific intake (fatty foods, caffeine, chocolate, or citrus) acts as a relaxant of the lower oesophageal sphincter.
  • Motility Therapy: The advice regarding sleeping position and meal timing to ensure that acid stays in the stomach.

3. Advanced Medical Management When changes in lifestyle do not bring the desired result, we have available specialized acid reflux treatment options:

  • Precision Medication: Changes are made from simple antacids to H2 blockers or Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) given under the strict supervision of a specialist in order to avoid side effects of long duration.
  • Motility Therapy: Medicines that make your stomach empty faster and thus relieve the pressure that causes the reflux.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The reason that is most often given for calling the emergency services is the chest pain. If with chest pain you experience shortness of breath or pain in the jaw/arm, go to the emergency room immediately. If it is only a digestive problem, a gastroenterologist will be the one to help you manage it.

As a matter of fact, the situation may become very serious. With permanent reflux without treatment, it is possible to develop scarring (strictures), ulcers, or even esophageal cancer. The risk of these being significantly lowered by intervention at an early stage.

Not necessarily. A lot of patients discover that after we figure out and eliminate the digestive triggers and the oesophageal lining is healed, they can control their symptoms by lifestyle changes or occasional use of medicine.