Healthcare Providers in La Punta - Puerto Escondido
Find and book appointments with English-speaking healthcare providers for Acid Reflux / Heartburn in La Punta - Puerto Escondido.
Get relief from acid reflux and heartburn with treatment from English-speaking gastroenterologists in Mexico. Our specialists provide effective medications and dietary recommendations to manage GERD symptoms while traveling.
Dr Diego Montelongo
General Doctor
5.0
0.26 km from Che Hostal, Puerto Escondido
Proficient in English • Empathetic • Detailed Explanations • Knowledgeable • Effective treatment
Common visit reasons are Allergies, Asthma, Blood Work
Dr Montelongo also offers home visits to La Punta
Home availability
Home availability
Dr Jose Pablo Rodriguez Arechiga
General Doctor
5.0
6+ years of experience
0.12 km from Che Hostal, Puerto Escondido
Effective treatment • Appointment started on time • Proficient in English
Common visit reasons are Allergies, Asthma, Back Pain
Virtual availability
Virtual availability
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing the burning sensation known as heartburn along with potential regurgitation, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or chronic cough. This condition, clinically known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when occurring regularly, results from weakened lower esophageal sphincter, hiatal hernia, obesity, or increased abdominal pressure. Travel often exacerbates reflux through dietary changes, increased alcohol consumption, irregular eating schedules, stress, and disrupted sleep patterns. Prompt treatment provides symptomatic relief and prevents complications including esophageal inflammation, strictures, Barrett's esophagus (precancerous changes), or respiratory problems from nighttime reflux. Diagnosis typically involves symptom evaluation, sometimes with endoscopy for persistent cases. Treatment approaches include lifestyle modifications (elevating head during sleep, avoiding trigger foods, eating smaller meals, weight management), over-the-counter antacids, H2 blockers (famotidine, ranitidine), proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, pantoprazole), and occasionally prokinetics to improve stomach emptying. Mexican gastroenterologists can provide comprehensive evaluations and often recommend effective traditional remedies alongside conventional treatments, with prescription medications available at lower costs than in the US.