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Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is caused when the acid in the stomach travel up to the throat and create a burning feeling in the chest. The symptoms are heartburn, bad breath, sore throat, hoarse voice, bloating, etc. It can be caused by consuming spicy and fatty food or due to obesity, stress, anxiety, pregnancy, smoking, etc.

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Please suggest a diet chart to help with my acidity and GERD.

Query: Hello doctor, I had lower back pain and UTI last year for which I was prescribed antibiotics, and also I had a blood infection for which again I was given heavy antibiotics. I have burning in the stomach and severe acidity. So I request you to make a diet chart for me. I am suffering from acidity, ...  Read Full »


Subha Ranjini B

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your sugars are normal now without medications, you need to follow a diabetic diet chart as your weight is on the higher side. You are overweight by 44 lbs. Diet chart: Morning: sugarless tea. Totally avoid on coffee. Tea also should not be overboiled and have it w...  Read Full »

I am a 27-year-old student with a sedentary lifestyle. Please suggest some diet changes to overcome acidity.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old student, and my lifestyle is very sedentary. I have bowel movements twice a day daily. I also have had acidity issues for the past seven to eight months and take Pantosec rarely once a month. I wanted to inquire about the diet that I should follow. I have to sit for lon...  Read Full »


Sanchari Majumder

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you the following meal plan: 1. At 7 AM, have two glasses of plain water. 2. At 7.15 AM, have sattu water in one glass, four pieces of almond, and soaked grams. 3. At 7.30 AM, do yoga for 30 minutes or...  Read Full »

What foods to avoid for acidity problems and belly fat reduction?

Query: Hi doctor, I consume the required calories, but I still crave for many foods. My stomach also hurts even when I drink water, so I always lose track of my caloric intake diet. When I eat a complete course every dinner, I wait for one to two hours before I sleep, but when I do, my upper stomach hurts...  Read Full »


Subha Ranjini B

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your weight is normal for your height. You can eat a normal diet. Just control your fat intake. Go for a bland diet initially for few days till the pain subsides, and later you can switch to a regular diet. It will control your acidity problem. Water should not cause an...  Read Full »

I am a 32-year-old female having stitch like pain on left side of belly button, that gets worse on walking and a meal. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old female with a normal weight. I have been having a stitch-like pain in my left side above my belly button that gets worse when I walk or after I eat. I cannot seem to figure out what this could be. I am taking Zantac and birth control pills. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This kind of pain is mostly due to acid reflux or gall bladder issues like stones in the gall bladder called cholelithiasis. It can be a hiatus hernia associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease. For evaluation of gall bladder issues, get an ultrasound of the abd...  Read Full »

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