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I have a bad taste and sore throat. May it be acid reflux?
Query: 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. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This can be due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Any burning chest pain? Any belching or burping? Has any acid reflux medication started? Please reply to the above questions, so I can better guide you. Thanks. Read Full »
I have difficulty breathing, chest pain, and dizziness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hiatal hernia that caused GERD. I have been suffering from difficulty breathing, chest pain, dizziness, and a headache for the past few days. Sometimes, when I breathe, I feel like I am not getting enough air. I have also stopped smoking. But the symptoms are getting worse. Wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems the symptoms are due to GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So, I suggest you do an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. I also suggest you take a tablet of Pantoprazole (antacid) twice a day before fo... Read Full »
I have gastric issues, temperature changes, and loss of appetite.
Query: Hello doctor, I had suffered from pharyngitis and had a fever for 20 to 25 days. I was on antibiotics for ten days. My throat is fine now, but I have really bad gastric issues. My stomach hurts, and there are a lot of acidities. I feel throat irritation at the moment after eating something from outs... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, I have gone through the reports as you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). No need to worry about temperature. It is a normal temperature. No need to worry about fever. By your history and description possibil... Read Full »
Can I take tablet Omeprazole with my anxiety medication tablet Dothiepin?
Query: Hi doctor, I am currently on tablet Dothiepin for anxiety. I have a history of GERD, and lately, my heartburn and belching have gotten worse. I need to know whether I can take tablet Omeprazole with my medication. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. May I know, 1. What is the frequency of your anxiety medicine? 2. When did you take it lastly? 3. How much mg of anxiety medications are you taking? Please reply to me with answers to the above-asked questions so that I can guide you better abou... Read Full »
I have stomach pain and low appetite with frequent burping. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having stomach pain recently, low appetite, and sometimes it hurts when I eat meals. Now I am feeling slightly better. I am sticking to liquid meals like soup and I am trying to stay away from lots of dairies for a while. Now I am burping almost every minute, and I have ju... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, the possibility of GERD is more likely. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause chest pain, indigestion, burn... Read Full »