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Does heaviness in the left side of my chest after eating junk food suggest a heart problem?
Query: Hello, doctor, I have gas issues, and the left side of my chest has felt heavy for two days. It occurs after taking dinner. I feel like gas is trapped. It is very uncomfortable and scary. I took Ganaton gas medicine, but it is not working. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Gastritis can cause these issues. I suggest you the following- 1. Pantop 40 (Pantoprazole) tablet twice a day. 2. Syrup Gaviscon (Sodium Alginate, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Calcium Carbonate) two teaspoons thrice a day. 3. Test an electrocar... Read Full »
Will taking probiotics and digestive enzymes help relieve my gastritis symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent endoscopy and biopsy and have been diagnosed with non-H pyroli chronic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia. Regarding intestinal metaplasia, my doctor has suggested that there is nothing to worry about and check the status every two years. Gastritis has always been there f... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Antacids like the tablet Rabeprazole can only be prescribed for chronic gastritis. Your gastrointestinal symptoms are due to gastritis-induced acid reflux and stress. Regular exercise and meditation can help manage stress. I suggest you av... Read Full »
I have throat pain and I am frightened to walk alone. Why?
Query: I am having pain in upper throat and gastric, vomit after food. afraid to walk alone and sometimes feel frightened. I have this problem for 5 years. I have seen a doctor and they said it is causing from anxiety. THey gave some meds but not improving. I am taking Escitalopram 10 mg in the morning and... Read Full »
Answer: hello hope you're doing well! your past medical history and current complaints are related and pretty much predict you might be suffering anxiety. continue taking current medications. prescribing medicine ..continue to take it for 3 weeks and then stop. along with that I need to clear some more ... Read Full »
What causes breathing difficulty at night?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old female with one year old baby. Suddenly from last 10 days when I feel asleep something blocks my breathing. When I wake up and stand for a while, I will get back my breathing slowly. Immediately after that I get some continuous burps. It feels that something has stuck i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These symptoms look like purely gastritis. At the time of normal acid production while sleeping we will not have any problems. If acid production in stomach is more, then while lying down acid tends to come to esophagus (upwards from stomach). It can come up to throat. ... Read Full »
My last endoscopy for gastritis was eight years ago. Do I need another test?
Query: Hello doctor, Eight years ago, I had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy. It came back normal except for some mild chronic antrum gastritis (reactive gastritis) and mild duodenal bulb duodenitis. I have been on Prilosec for 10 years, but have recently had some flare-ups, lots of stomach gurgling, gas, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports look alright (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your symptoms are suggestive of recurrent mild gastritis (excessive acidity). You can continue the use of acid-blocking medicines like Prilosec (Omeprazole) as needed for a couple of days when... Read Full »