The full form of GERD is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. This disease affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is the ring of muscle connecting your esophagus and stomach, causing the acid to flow back to the throat from the stomach. The symptoms are heartburn, chest pain, chronic cough, and difficulty swallowing.
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I am experiencing stomachache, acid reflux and a hot feeling in neck and mouth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem with my stomach. For the last two weeks, I have felt stomach pain, had reflux, and had a hot feeling in the neck and mouth. Now it got worse, and I started having blood in the stool. Please tell me which diet I should have and what medicine I can take? I am taking Pred... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you have gastroesophageal reflux disease and fissures or piles because you have acid reflux and blood in your stool. Try the following medications: 1) Tablet Pan-D (Pantoprazole and Domperidone) twice daily before food. 2) Tablet Librax (Chlordiazepoxide an... Read Full »
What can be done for heartburn and gas problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I have heartburn and gas problem. I have burning pain in between chest and stomach. I have feeling of something stuck on throat. I am facing difficulty with continuous burping. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your complaints, you are having GERD- gastroesophageal reflux disease. You can undergo endoscopy examination to rule out any upper GI problems. Try the following medicines and review: 1. Tablet PAN D 1 BID before food. 2. Tablet Libarex 1 BID after foo... Read Full »