Recommendations for Doctor that treats Acid Reflex/Gerd (BKK)

[Dan747]

 Looking for a Doctor trained in long-term GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) in the Bangkok area. Appreciate any recommendations-Thank you.

[Celsius]

Forget it. Everyone's reflux is different with different triggers. What can they do except give you pills which may or may not work.

 

The only thing you should do is have an endoscopy and go from there or opt for a surgery.... which for personal reasons I would never do in Thailand. 

Edited January 27 by Celsius

[Sheryl]

All GI doctors are trained in this. But some are better than others in identifying the cause, which can sometimes be complex.

 

A very highly recommended GI specialist is

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/parit -mekaroonkamol

https://www.bangkokhospital.com/en/doctor/asst-prof-dr-parit-mekaroonkamol

(same doctor, different hospitals)

 

If you have nto already, there are numerous lifestyle modifications which may help. Therse include:

 

- stop smoking if you smokle

-lose weight if overweight

- do nto lie down for 2 hours after eating

-avoid or minimize caffeine

- eat smaller amounts at a time - avoid overfilling stomach, especially at night

-elevate head of bed

 

[sungod]

This fella is switched on too

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/jarongkorn-sirimongkolkasem

[impulse]

If you find satisfaction, please post back. 

 

I have spent thousands and thousands of $$$ (and that was copay, after insurance probably paid tens of thousands) over the decades, only to end up on Omeprazole for the past 20 years.  (Drives some of my doctors crazy, but it was either that, or shoot myself for relief because they had nothing else that worked).  Before Omeprazole became generic and OTC, it was Famotidine.  Before that, it was baking soda and Tums, going back to the early '80s.

 

Find a good doctor, for sure.  If you want some relief in the meantime, I have found that Miracid brand Omeprazole to be the most reliable in Thailand.  Some of the other brands were hit and miss.  Every pharmacy has it.

 

[lopburi3]

Can recommend this doctor at Vejthani Hospital who has excellent English and is very low key and easy to talk with. 

https://www.vejthani.com/doctor/dr-sukprasert-jutaghokiat/

[lopburi3]

13 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Usually this leads to oesophagus cancer 

Nonsense - it is just a risk factor.

 

 

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How common is esophageal cancer from GERD?

 

 

Experts say no. Even in people with GERD, esophageal cancer is still rare. It occurs in about 17,000 people in the United States each year.Jun 30, 2022

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/esophageal-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20356084#:~:text=It's thought that chronic irritation,Having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Edited January 27 by lopburi3

[Lacessit]

2 hours ago, Sheryl said:

All GI doctors are trained in this. But some are better than others in identifying the cause, which can sometimes be complex.

 

A very highly recommended GI specialist is

 

https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/parit -mekaroonkamol

https://www.bangkokhospital.com/en/doctor/asst-prof-dr-parit-mekaroonkamol

(same doctor, different hospitals)

 

If you have nto already, there are numerous lifestyle modifications which may help. Therse include:

 

- stop smoking if you smokle

-lose weight if overweight

- do nto lie down for 2 hours after eating

-avoid or minimize caffeine

- eat smaller amounts at a time - avoid overfilling stomach, especially at night

-elevate head of bed

 

To add:

 

Avoid alcohol

Avoid fatty foods

Keep a bottle or glass of water by the bedside. Take a small sip to dilute any reflux you have during the night.

Drink a glass of water plus half a teaspoon of baking soda before going to bed.

 

I was on pantoprazole (Somac) for many years. I have not needed it for about 4 years.

 

[scubascuba3]

Diet poor? drink too much? obviously change that is step 1

[Sheryl]

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