What GERD feels like
Patients from Gachibowli, Manikonda, Financial District and Narsingi often describe burning in the chest after meals, sour fluid in the throat, hoarseness, or cough that is worse at night. Occasional reflux after a heavy dinner is common. Reflux more than twice a week, sleep disturbance, or tablets that only work while you take them need a specialist review—not another over-the-counter antacid.
Heartburn
Burning behind the breastbone, often after late or spicy meals, sometimes waking you at night.
Regurgitation
Sour or bitter fluid coming up, with a lump-like feeling in the throat.
Extra-oesophageal clues
Chronic cough, hoarseness or asthma-like symptoms that do not settle with usual care.
Alarm features
Difficulty swallowing, vomiting blood, black stools, anaemia or unexplained weight loss.
How diagnosis is planned
- History. Meal timing, painkillers, weight, sleep position and how long antacids have been used.
- Lifestyle trial. Earlier dinners, head-end elevation and stopping late caffeine or fried snacks.
- Medicine, time-limited. Acid suppression only as long as it is clinically needed.
- Endoscopy when indicated. Persistent symptoms, alarm features, or long-standing reflux with risk of oesophagitis or Barrett’s esophagus.
Dr. Anupama Swarna also checks for gastritis, peptic ulcer and bile-related pain so reflux is not blamed for every upper-abdomen complaint.
Treatment you can actually follow
- Meal gap of 3 hours before lying down; elevate the head of the bed if nights are bad
- Weight and portion guidance without crash diets
- Review of NSAID painkillers that worsen gastritis
- PPI or other acid control with a stop or step-down plan
- Follow-up if Barrett’s esophagus or severe oesophagitis is found
What to bring
- Previous endoscopy or barium reports
- List of antacids, PPIs and painkillers
- Notes on which foods trigger symptoms
Consults are Monday to Saturday, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Jade Clinics, 3rd floor, MN Crux, above KFC, Kokapet–Narsingi.
Frequently asked questions
01 What is GERD?
GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease: stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the food pipe, causing heartburn, regurgitation and sometimes chest or throat symptoms.
02 Can GERD be managed without endoscopy?
Yes. Many early cases improve with lifestyle change and a time-limited medicine trial. Endoscopy is advised if symptoms persist, return quickly, or warning signs are present.
03 When should I see a gastroenterologist in Kokapet?
If heartburn occurs more than twice a week, disturbs sleep, does not settle with lifestyle change, or you have difficulty swallowing, weight loss, vomiting or black stools.
04 Does Dr. Anupama Swarna perform endoscopy for GERD?
Yes. When symptoms persist or alarm features are present, she evaluates with upper GI endoscopy and plans follow-up if oesophagitis or Barrett’s changes are found.
05 How long should I stay on acid tablets?
Not indefinitely by default. The clinic aims for the lowest effective course, then a review so you are not on PPI “for life” without a reason.
06 Is the clinic convenient from Narsingi or Gachibowli?
Yes. Jade Clinics is in MN Crux, above KFC, Power Welfare Society, Kokapet–Narsingi. Evening hours are 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Monday to Saturday. Call +91 63022 69348.