Patient's question:
I have had acid reflux for several years, and now that I am pregnant, it has become much worse. I can't even drink water, and I feel like my esophagus is swollen from vomiting. What medication can pregnant women take for excessive acid reflux?Doctor's answer:
The causes of excessive gastric acid secretion include irregular eating habits, consuming cold, hard, or greasy foods, and being easily stressed or irritable. Excessive gastric acid can trigger or worsen gastritis and gastric ulcers. People with excessive gastric acid should pay attention to inhibiting gastric acid secretion in daily life and avoid overeating and stimulating foods. Medications that can be taken orally include omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, pantoprazole capsules, cimetidine, ranitidine, sodium bicarbonate tablets, aluminum sulfate tablets, and Shenmei Yangwei granules, among others.