How to protect esophagus from acid?

[jasonking92]

#3419

Hi,
I don’t take anti acids much, unless I really need one.

My only problem is I’ve always got an ache at the top of stomach and I need to protect my esophagus to let it heal. I don’t want to go back on PPI’s because it feels like food is stuck in my stomach when I do.

Does anyone have a solution to protect the esophagus from acid whilst I’m healing with the low FP diet?

[JI]

#3421

Ask your doctor if the prescription Carafate might help. It is supposed to coat and soothe the esophagus and stomach.

[Norm Robillard]

#3425

Drinking a half cup of dilute sodium bicarb might also be helpful for small amounts of acid in the esophagus. Say only about 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda. The idea is to neutralize small amounts of acid in the esophagus, but limit the impact to your overall stomach acidity levels. Not guaranteed, just a thought.

[Jaeme]

#3449

Make sure Carafate rx is for liquid, not tablets.

[Kelly]

#3501

I’ve read that certain herbs called demulcents are soothing to the lining of the digestive system. I have Slippery Elm for that purpose.

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