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Digestive Health

Acid Reflux & GERD treatment

Reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the food pipe, causing burning behind the breastbone, sour regurgitation and sometimes a chronic cough or hoarseness.

45–60 min

First consultation

In-clinic & online

Consultation modes

Monthly

Follow-up reviews

Understanding acid reflux & gerd

What it is, and what we look at

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease develops when the valve between the stomach and the oesophagus does not close effectively. Acid then irritates the oesophageal lining, producing heartburn, a sour taste, and sometimes throat symptoms — chronic cough, hoarseness and throat clearing — that are frequently mistaken for a throat problem.

Long-standing untreated reflux can cause changes in the oesophageal lining, so persistent symptoms deserve proper assessment rather than indefinite self-medication. Case taking covers timing relative to meals, night symptoms, dietary pattern, weight, smoking and any use of NSAIDs.

Symptoms

You may recognise these

Burning sensation behind the breastbone, often after meals
Sour or bitter fluid rising into the throat
Worsening on lying down or bending forward
Chronic dry cough or hoarseness, particularly in the morning
Sensation of a lump in the throat
Disturbed sleep due to night-time burning

Causes & triggers

What tends to be behind it

  • Weakness of the lower oesophageal sphincter
  • Hiatus hernia
  • Obesity and increased abdominal pressure
  • Large, late or high-fat meals; spicy food, coffee and alcohol
  • Smoking, and medications including NSAIDs

When to see a doctor promptly

Homeopathic treatment is not the right first step for these. Seek medical assessment if:

  • There is difficulty or pain on swallowing, or food sticking
  • There is vomiting of blood, black stool, or unintended weight loss
  • Chest pain radiates to the arm or jaw, or comes with sweating — treat as cardiac until proven otherwise

How we work

Our approach at the clinic

Individualised prescribing

Homeopathy selects a remedy for the person, not only the diagnosis. Two patients with the same condition often receive different remedies.

Detailed case taking

Your first visit covers medical history, family history, current medication, diet, sleep and stress — all of it informs the prescription.

Works alongside your doctor

We never ask you to stop prescribed medication on your own. Any change is made gradually and in consultation with your treating physician.

Your care journey

What treatment actually looks like

01

Detailed consultation

A 45–60 minute case taking covering your symptoms, history, reports and lifestyle.

02

Case analysis

Your doctor studies the full picture and selects a remedy matched to your constitution.

03

Follow-up reviews

Monthly reviews track what has changed, so the prescription can be adjusted.

04

Long-term plan

Diet, sleep and trigger guidance to help hold the improvement you have gained.

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Sneha Homeopathy Clinic

A panel of experienced homeopathic doctors, led by Dr. Murali Anki Reddy.

Secunderabad, Hyderabad Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Meet the doctors

Common questions

Asked before the first visit

Yes, several have solid evidence: eating the last meal at least three hours before lying down, raising the head of the bed by about 15 centimetres, losing excess weight, and stopping smoking. These often do more than adding another tablet.

Related treatments

Talk to a doctor about your case

Bring your reports and current prescriptions. The first consultation is a full case assessment, and you will be told plainly if another specialist is the better route.

This page is general health information, not a diagnosis or a treatment guarantee. Homeopathy is a complementary system of medicine and results vary from person to person. Do not stop or change any prescribed medication without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it. In an emergency, contact a hospital immediately.