Q. What are the manifestations of GERD?

Hi doctor,

I have struggled with a bad taste in my mouth, a sore throat for eight weeks, and hiccups. I went to an ENT they put a tube down my nose to see the throat and told it may be acid reflux. I was asked to consult a gastroenterologist.

Kindly advise.

Hi doctor,

I do not have burping or chest pain. I have been taking the tablet Omeprazole started a few weeks ago. But making no difference. Does it appear serious?

As mentioned, the ENT specialist put a camera down the nose, but would I need a gastroentrologist? I have been very anxious recently. I do not have weight loss.

Hi,

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ENT doctor said everything was normal with the throat, and the problem is possibly due to acid reflux. Is that a good sign, given that the throat was clear, or can we read anything into that? They did not tell me I would need to go Gastrologist; I have referred myself. I am just going to Gastrologist as a matter of reassurance, but I know they will not do the procedure next week as it is a private consultation. They want to chat with you first, so the procedure will be a couple of weeks a way.

Hi doctor,

I have been tested for Helicobacter Ploryi, which was negative via stool test. No bad habits. I never smoked nor have the habits of drinking. My diet has been poor lately due to a lot of anxiety. Could I have acid reflux without GERD?