Acidity or heartburn is the burning sensation that results from excessive acid secretion in the stomach. To prevent acidity, avoid aerated drinks, do not eat a fatty meal for dinner, sleep with your head elevated at 30 degrees, avoid drinking coffee, and quit smoking.
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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old female. Three years ago, I was hospitalized due to an H.pylori infection. Ever since, I regularly suffer from stomach pain, like once every three to five months. Today, I have a fever due to an upset stomach, and I noticed that when I stand up, my stomach hurts more. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be having an intermittent acute gastritis or acid injury of the stomach. Hope you have been treated for H.pylori once. Do not worry. This is a common minor medical condition. It can be precipitated by stress, a particular diet, etc. I would recom... Read Full »
I have throat and chest pain. Please review my tests.
Query: Hi doctor, I took an endoscopy test. Tell me what the impression means. Is it serious? Now, I am having pain in the throat when bending and pain in the chest when burping. How can this be healed? What medicine can I take? Please advise me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nothing to worry. There is some acidity issues as well as possibility of reflux of acid from stomach to food tube (esophagus). Need diet modifications. Avoid excess spicy or masala based foods. Avoid excess coffee or carbonated drinks. Take short frequent feeds rath... Read Full »