daily acid reflux at night, heartburn, abdominal discomfort

Hi,

Welcome to the ehealthforum and I am really glad to help you out.

Women are more affected by alcohol and can become sick after 2-3 drinks.This is because women break down alcohol more slowly than men because there is a smaller amount of alcohol metabolizing enzyme (alcohol dehydrogenase) in the stomach of women. Alcohol intake causes stomach,heart,liver and kidney diseases.So please abstain from it.

Also keep on taking the PPI inhibitors that your doctor has prescribed. Try raising the head of your bed about four inches with blocks. It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for two hours before you lie down.

To help control the stomach acid, one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them, or eat chocolate or spicy or greasy foods. Also keep your fluid electrolyte balance optimum by drinking lots of fluids.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.