I am writing this post related to my personal problem, I am 74 year old female. For a long time from' 80s I have GERD like symptoms, Heart burn, Acidrefulx, Lower Esophageal sphincter gets relaxed, causing hiatus hernia which leads to vomiting & rt sided severe headache. Additional problem like constipation adds to problem. In USA I had endoscopy & Colonoscopy done concurring above information, I was advised ranitidine hydrochloride 300 mg Am, 150 at night now here in India Renitidine 40 mg /day & take itopride 50 mg/day.
Taking fig, date, papaya & other ayurvedic medication for constipation I have noticed due to increase acid reflux also elevates B.P. I was visited the GI specialist recently suggested rabeprazole 20 mg BID, rifaximin 400 mg /bid for IBS for 10 days, Now i am sincerely concerned. He also suggested Esophagoscopy & colonoscopy. I am requesting & urging Expert or…
