At GuideTreatments.com we believe that symptomatic treatments should be reserved only for short term. It is vitally important to diagnose the underlying condition with robust assessment and investigations.
Symptomatic treatment:
- Syrup Pantop MPS (Dimethicone, Aluminium hydroxide, milk of magnesia, Sorbitol) – 10 ml one hour after meals thrice a day for 3 days.
Common conditions to consider:
Condition |
Common clinical presentation along with heartburn & indigestion |
| Angina | To be ruled out in all cases. Central chest pain with no ECG changes |
| Myocardial infarction | To be ruled out in all cases. Central chest pain, radiation to left arm and ECG changes |
| Gastro-oesophageal reflux | Burning sensation in chest, symptoms usually after meals, difficulty in lying flat, acidic taste due to regurgitation |
| Gastritis | Burning sensation in stomach, early satiety, symptoms usually after prolonged fasting |
| Peptic ulcer disease | Dull abdominal ache without rigidity, nausea, vomiting, bloating and excessive burping |
| Obesity | High body mass index, poor dietary choice and lifestyle |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | Bloating, flatulence, diarrhoea and insensitivity to certain foods |
| Achalasia cardia | Difficulty in swallowing solids, food regurgitation and chest pain |
| Ascites | Distended abdomen with no rigidity, evidence of fluid collection in peritoneum and underlying pathology |