Hi I am a 31 year old female. I have been taking gerd medicines from about 10 years due to chronic acidity. My acidity is so severe that I have to take omeprazole or panto dsr every alternate day. I have decided to go to a gastrologist for permanent solution however I want to gain information if acidity medicines like omeprazole, panto dsr or rantac dsr effect kidneys in the long run. Are these medicines harmful for kidney health if taken in a long run?

Dr. Col V C GoyalGeneral Physician43yrs exp

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Should not be taken for long time, do you have to improve your food habits do 1. Take 2/ 3glass of warm water in the morning before brush 2. Take more water in day 3. Take meals at fixed hrs, chew food properly/ completely, no eating quickly 4. Take small amount of food at a time, take more frequent meals - may be five times a day. 5. No spicy/ fried/ fast/ junk/processed food. Caffeine, 6. No smoking, chewing gum, and carbonated beverages. 6. No milk for few days, can take curd, no uncooked salad 7. Avoid constipation 8. Use nibupani (lemon water) 2/ 3 times a day 9. Do not drink/ store water in plastic bottles. 10 .relax and walk for 30 mts daily 11. Take enough rest- do not lie down immediately after eating. Take dinner 3 hrs before sleeping. No late nights 11. Keep your weight under control. 12. Elevate the head of bed 6 inches with blocks. 13. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol 14. Stand upright or sit up straight, maintain good posture. 15. Reduce physical and mental stress. Maintain healthy life style. Do exercise regularly. 16. No unnecessary medicines medicine can not be advised for open question for medicine and further advise contact on private consultation good luck.  

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