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22 years
So what about taking it 2 or 3 times per week to treat excessive acidity and reflux that are causing me weight gain?
Aug 28, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
To efficiently treat acid reflux, you need to take take PPIs daily, not every other day, in addition to:
1- Avoiding foods that aggravate reflux, like caffeine, chocolate, spices, carbonated beverages
2- Sleeping with pillows elevated at about 45 degrees
3- Keeping a healthy weight: so if you are overweight, you need to drop the extra kilograms
And remember: reflux does not cause weight gain, the opposite, however, is true: increased weight induces reflux.
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