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Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is caused when the acid in the stomach travel up to the throat and create a burning feeling in the chest. The symptoms are heartburn, bad breath, sore throat, hoarse voice, bloating, etc. It can be caused by consuming spicy and fatty food or due to obesity, stress, anxiety, pregnancy, smoking, etc.

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I am having chest tightness that radiates to my throat causing pain and irritation. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having tightness in my chest for the past two days, that radiates up to my throat. I was not having any problem at first but now it is starting to irritate and hurt. Now I am also having a cough and it aggravates while talking or while deeply breathing. I was wondering if I should...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Mostly it is an acidity and reflux disease. Do you also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in your throat, or chest burning? If yes, it further supports th...  Read Full »

My report showed mild TR. Is it something to be worried?

Query: Hello doctor, I have made an echo after I started having an uncomfortable chest pain and short of breath with little dizziness while I make an effort talking. But, I do not get tired that much even if I am working out. Can the symptoms be related to anxiety? However, the doctor said my heart is fine...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is mild leakage across the valve. There is no need to worry about it. It can sometimes be found. Is your chest x-ray done? If not just get one done. This pain may be due to anxiety or reflux disease. Do you also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping...  Read Full »

I have chest pain and dyspnea despite normal reports. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 44 years old female, for last four days, I am having chest pain with shortness of breath. I consulted a cardiologist and done echo, ECG, and TMT and the reports are alright. The doctor gave me a painkiller, but still having the same problem. What could be wrong and which doctor sh...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to know more about the symptoms, like precipitating factors, factors that increase pain. It can be gastritis and reflux disease. Do you have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on food, sour water feeling in throat or chest burnin...  Read Full »

I have a fever, body aches, and skin peeling. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I was in working abroad until five years ago, where I was infected with fever. Since then, there are a lot of changes in my body. Severe body aches, that too the joints. Acid reflux. Hairy type skin peeling on mouth inner side. Burning sensation under my foot. That too on the back en...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not worry about it. I do not think you are suffering from any major disease. Regarding transmitting the infection to others, I think it is just a coincidence since your ESR and other parameters are normal ruling out active infection and also sharing utens...  Read Full »

My husband has chest pain which is not constant. What is it?

Query: Hi doctor, Since the last two months, my husband has chest pain. It is probably a muscle strain caused by an exercise machine he uses. The pain is not constant. It comes and goes and sometimes, it is felt on his back on the left side. Please suggest some medicines for permanent pain relief.  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.The likely cause for his chest pain is gastritis and reflux disease. Does he also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increase in pain on eating, sour water feeling in the throat or chest burning? These are the other symptoms that may be associated. He ...  Read Full »

I have pain radiating to the back and left arm. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have a stabbing pain in my left side of the chest for a few seconds and the pain extends to the back and the left arm. The previous history of the current complaint was about two months back.  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From the given information, the pain does not appear to be cardiac pain, but I suggest you take an electrocardiogram (ECG) to rule out cardiac problems if any. The symptoms could be most likely due to gastritis and reflu...  Read Full »

My throat suddenly itches, and I start coughing and expelling jelly-type mucus. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,Sometimes, I, all of a sudden start coughing as my throat itches so much. I have had this for 12 years. It happens when my stomach bulges all of a sudden, and I feel stuffed after that. Also, I start vomiting lots of jelly-type coughs. It lasts not more than 15 minutes and happens twice or...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This appears to be a gastritis and reflux problem. This acid which refluxed, irritates the throat and lungs, leading to your symptoms. I suggest you avoid fatty, oily, spicy, and high-calorie diets. Have a walk after having food instead of...  Read Full »

I have stomach pain, anxiety, a red face, chest pain. Help me.

Query: Hello doctor,My face is always turning red and getting hot. It starts gradually, but then it feels like a burst, and my face turns into a deep red color. I then get very hot and start to sweat. Also, why am I always tired? I fall asleep at around 7.30 PM every night, and I do not have the capacity t...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You appear to have multiple issues, but none of them are serious. Regarding your face, tiredness, etc., does this redness increase on exposure to some dust or other exposures? Are there any associated allergic symptoms ...  Read Full »

I have sudden onset of pain in the belly which is not getting cured despite taking medications. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have sudden onset of sharp, gnawing belly pain radiating through to my middle back. The pain is constant whether sitting, standing, or laying down. My gallbladder was removed two years back. I also have a bloated belly and it is very tender just below the spleen. Apart from these I...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It seems like an acidity and reflux disease. It may take a little longer time to respond. I suggest you do the following - Avoid a fatty, oily, and highly spicy diet. Go for a walk after having food instead of taking a rest. Have multi...  Read Full »

Why is there heart beat below my throat after drinking hot?

Query: Hi doctor, Before a month, I had a feeling of heart palpitation and some beats below my throat after having a party meal. I am a vegetarian. So after checking ECG, I started taking Pan IT in the morning and evening, Gaviscon and Ciplar for ten days. My heartburn has gone. But I have a little bit of...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is safe for a short-term period, for a month or two. But if necessary then the long-term is also continued as the side effects are not very serious. So I would suggest that you have it for a week. Then make it once a day and then take in a week or two. Most probably ...  Read Full »

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