Dan747 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Looking for a Doctor trained in long-term GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) in the Bangkok area. Appreciate any recommendations-Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 This fella is switched on too https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/doctors/jarongkorn-sirimongkolkasem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) 13 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said: Usually this leads to oesophagus cancer Nonsense - it is just a risk factor. Quote 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Diet poor? drink too much? obviously change that is step 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 A post with serious misinformation has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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