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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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Why do I have sweating and chest pain despite a normal ECG?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. I am having habit of drinking alcohol and using tobacco daily. Since last four months, I feel lightheaded and dizzy. Sometimes, I am having heavy sweating and chest pain. I had done ECG and it was found to be normal. Sometimes, I feel like blood in my saliva. I am...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Though you are a smoker and alcoholic, a normal ECG does not rule out any cardiac issues.You should get the following tests done on priority: Treadmill test. Lipid profile. Sugar test. Thyroid profile. This is an important decision. I...  Read Full »

I have abdominal discomfort after stopping Raciper. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 54 year old female. I was taking Raciper plus for 15 days. After stopping, I have upper abdominal discomfort and hunger feeling. The abdomen is gurgling. Is this normal?  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I need to know what symptoms were you prescribed Raciper plus for. Did you have the same symptoms before starting the medication? I am providing you a free follow up to answer these questions. Revert with the asked details for a better help. For more ...  Read Full »

I have frequent acid reflux and sleeplessness. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I have consistent acid reflux when I wake up and until I go to sleep for about three weeks now. It is so bad now that I can not just eat. My mouth tastes to have a nice and yummy food. I get upper back and chest pains when I am lying down at night. I have been checked out by my cardiologi...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I would advise you to take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone for the reflux. Also, you should take a soft and balanced diet. You should also put a pillow below your head when you sleep. Make a habit ...  Read Full »

I have a burning sensation in my stomach. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My stomach was burning for three hours yesterday night. I took Gaviscon once, but the burning did not go, so I took it a second time. I have slight chills. From two days, I am eating out, which was normal, and I did not overeat. I have eaten in this place previously also. I used to get sl...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have developed acid reflux following intake of food from outside. In such cases, I recommend the following: A combination of tablet.Pantoprazole (proton pump inhibitor) and tablet.Domperidone (anti-emitic), once daily. ENO thrice daily in a glass of wat...  Read Full »

I have a persistent hoarse voice. Is endoscopy needed?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had a scratchy/hoarse voice for over a month. For the last 7 days I have a feeling as if something is stuck in my throat directly in the center and as if someone is pushing on my throat. I have seen two different ENT doctors. The first one diagnosed me with rhinitis and globu...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The complaints you are describing fit into the following conditions: 1. Chronic laryngitis. 2. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). If there would have been a cancer, CT scan and barium swallow must have given an idea or hint. Since they were clear it is very unl...  Read Full »

What does pain in the abdomen and above the belly button be?

Query: Hello doctor, My 66-year-old mother has been suffering from diabetes for the last 30 years. Her gallbladder has been removed. Angioplasty was done two years back. She had an infection on her scalp and took higher antibiotics for a few months. She is taking Basugine 20 at night, Actrapid 12 in the mo...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that your mother has acid reflux and pain due to stress. Stress could be mental, or it could be related to the removal of the gallbladder as well as taking so many medications. At this point, I recommend starting her on capsule Colospa Retard (...  Read Full »

Why do I get pinpointed chest pain on the left side?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old male having a normal health condition. My height is 5 feet 6 inches, and weight is 58 Kg. Recently (yesterday), I noticed chest pain in the left side which feels like pinpointed pain (electric shock kind) and lasted for a few seconds. Please let me know what I need ...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.  Read Full »

My wife has an esophageal polyp. Can it be cancer?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife had an endoscopy, and they found polyps in her esophagus. I am so worried that it could be cancer. Can it be cancer?  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Polyps in the upper gastrointestinal tract are most commonly due to erosive gastritis, acid reflux disease, chronic H.pylori infection, peptic ulcers, etc. Yes, they could be cancerous growth too. To help you better, I need following details. What were her symptoms, for ...  Read Full »

What can I do to stop farting at night?

Query: Hello doctor, My problem is related to gas. I have farting at night.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide me details of your symptoms. Exactly what symptoms you have and since how long?   Read Full »

Kindly help me get relief from abdominal pain.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been in the ER twice in the last two weeks for abdominal pain. The pain is just below my rib cage in the middle of the stomach. It only happens about 2 hours after I eat and lasts for about 6 hours or until the pain medicines they give me. The pain has come like labor pain for hour...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. This kind of pain is mostly due to acid reflux or gall bladder issues like stones in the gall bladder called as cholelithiasis. It can also be due to hiatus hernia associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).So, for the evaluation of...  Read Full »

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