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Why do I get a feeling of food stuck in throat post acid reflux treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from acid reflex for many years but it increased last month. I am positive for H.Pylori antigen and also food regurgitation. I visited a doctor and he prescribed Nexium, Dimperodone, and Amoxil 1 g and Levofloxacin. Now I feel like food stuck in the throat and if I stop... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I did review the lab tests and prescription you added (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So your symptoms are suggestive of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Further to specify, it is PPI (proton-pump inhibitors... Read Full »
Why do I have GERD symptoms even after taking medicines?
Query: Hi doctor, I have silent acid reflux grade A and erosive corpus gastritis, as per the endoscopy report. Doctor prescribed a tablet Nexium for two weeks, two tablets per day, then I repeat it, but I took tablet Dexilant 30 mg twice daily for one month during medication, and I felt fine. After stoppi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, these are symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And the resolution of the symptoms with acid suppressant medications such as tablet Dexilant (Dexlansoprazole) likely confirms the diagnosis. Your endoscopy, however, does not confirm the diagnosis. Be... Read Full »
How to permanently manage symptoms of GERD?
Query: Hi doctor, I have GERD. My stomach hurts a lot and I think that I have a lump on my throat. I have a heartburn sensation. My doctor advised me to take Pantoprazole and Mucosta 100 mg. My pain gets reduced after taking medications and after few hours it comes back again. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The diagnosis of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can be established by two things. The first one is endoscopy and the second one is pH metry test. In case like yours having a low probability of GERD, it is better to do a pH metry test t... Read Full »
Did my GERD symptoms worsen due to esophageal cancer?
Query: Hi doctor,I have GERD for a decade. I manage it by taking H2 blockers and antacids. I have heartburn on and off for the past few weeks. It becomes worse when I lie down. I do not have problems while swallowing and I have not lost weight. I am taking Prilosec for the past ten days and it takes care o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not know the findings of your previous endoscopy. If you have attached it, it can help to provide you a proper diagnosis. Approximately fifty percent of the population develop GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) in their lifetime. Five percent of people with GER... Read Full »
How to get relief from constant heartburn and other related symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. Before a couple of weeks. I started to have severe heartburn. I felt really bloated and nauseous especially after taking meals. Before a month. I had faint heartburn throughout the day and I waked up in the middle of the night with severe heartburn in my chest. After a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Heartburn is a common symptom that occurs normally and in some cases, it occurs secondary to acid reflux in the food pipe. It settles down with a single dose of taking suppressant medications. In some cases, there is an absence of response in the body even after taking ... Read Full »
I have heartburn, indigestion and frequent belching. Can it be GERD?
Query: Hello doctor, Heartburn and indigestion all day. Frequent belching. Gurgling in throat/ esophagus. Throat or esophagus is making a funny noise off and on for years sporadically. Diagnosed with Gerd and Larapharyngeal reflex. Clean endoscopy in 2 years back but esophagus is slightly twisted. Had dil... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most of the symptoms such as burping, gurgling within esophagus and funny noise all can be encompassed in to one diagnosis, that is, GERD. But thing which make concerned, are-you have 3 endoscopies and all showling normal without signs of ulceration which is not usua... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for acidity and the feeling of something stuck in the chest.
Query: Hi doctor, For the last month, I feel that something gets stuck in my throat, and I have to keep clearing it. I also get heavy chest pain on the left side during the period. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, it seems you have gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Your acid symptoms can be defined by the presence of GERD. You should start capsule Esomeprazole 40 (proton pump inhibitor) half an hour before meals. You can increase the dose to twice daily, half an hour befo... Read Full »
I am having shortness of breath and puffy nose with GERD. What is the cause?
Query: Hi Doctor, i am a 19 year old male and i have been struggling with gastroesophagel reflux disease earlier in the past few months. Sometimes there's a pain in my upper chest, rib cage, arms and back. And i also experience shortness of breath which doesn't go away if proton pump inhibitors are not use... Read Full »
Answer: Hello welcome you to icliniq. It may be GERD since it is a common condition to happen. However there are certain other things namely Eosinophilic esophagitis EoE since you have complain of stuffy nose and possible allergies. This is basically an allergy of the esophagus to certain foods. Or it can... Read Full »
Does abdominal pain above the belly button indicate GERD?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having abdominal pain for several weeks off and on. In addition, I have worsening acid reflux and chills. I am curious if there is blood in the stool since it is speckled what appears to be black. I am attaching the picture. Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, the stools look fine. There is no blood in it (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I want to know about your abdominal pain. 1) Where do you feel pain? Is it above the belly button or below the belly button? 2) Is it like a cramp or p... Read Full »
Why do I have a mucus-like feeling in my throat and nausea?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a mucus-like feeling in my throat and nausea. Also, I have gas as I am taking only acidic foods. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. For how long do you have these symptoms? Also, are you having a fever? Are you taking any medicines? Kindly revert with answers to the above questions. Thank you. Read Full »