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I have frequent acid reflux and sleeplessness. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have consistent acid reflux when I wake up and until I go to sleep for about three weeks now. It is so bad now that I can not just eat. My mouth tastes to have a nice and yummy food. I get upper back and chest pains when I am lying down at night. I have been checked out by my cardiologi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I would advise you to take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone for the reflux. Also, you should take a soft and balanced diet. You should also put a pillow below your head when you sleep. Make a habit ... Read Full »
Please reassure me that I do not have stomach cancer.
Query: Hi doctor,I will be honest and say this is primarily for reassurance from a fear of esophageal and stomach cancer as I suffer very badly from chronic hypochondriasis, for which I am getting treatment for in the form of CBT and on Venlafaxine 225 mg. I am a 43 year old male. I was a social smoker til... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms require evaluation as this could be simply gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which can cause reflux and stucking of food. Since your endoscopy and biopsy reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) are concerned, they are all not sug... Read Full »
Can hernia be the cause of chest pain and lethargy in me?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old male working in a national insurance company. My height is 5 feet 11 inches and my weight is 187.39 Ibs. I do not drink and I do not have any other habits. I eat a mixed diet. I am married and have one baby girl (two years of age). I am leading a stress-less life both a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to be having GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) due to hiatus hernia. The GERD might cause the chest and back pain. I would advise you to take a combination of Pantopraz... Read Full »
Why do I have a cool feeling in the throat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. I do not smoke or drink. My weight is 185 lbs and height is 6'2". For the past few days, I have been experiencing something new. All of a sudden while lying down, I have experienced a sensation in my upper chest and throat that can only be described as a menthol ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you are suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or it could be laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD). The liquid syrups do not work greatly in these situations. To help you better, I need to know few details. Since when are you havi... Read Full »
Why do I feel nauseated when I wake up early in the morning?
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in the left side of my chest, and sometimes when I wake up early in the morning, I always find some pain in my stomach and nausea. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems you have gastritis. You can do an ECG (electrocardiogram) to rule out the cardiac condition. Also, please tell me your age, blood pressure level, history of hypertension, diabetes, smoking, alcohol habits, etc. We will help you once we have your complete histor... Read Full »
Please suggest a cure for problems related to GERD and gastritis with sleep disturbances.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 54 years with a weight of 136lbs and a height of five feet. I have these symptoms for the past five months. I have anorexia with loss of appetite. I have dyspepsia with difficulty in swallowing food and water. I have an acidic burn with an outcome of mucin. I have GERD. I have sleep ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The important things are pangastritis, solitary rectal ulcer, and anemia. As you have persistent problems related to GERD and gastritis, then this can be resolved by taking dru... Read Full »
I suffer from GERD, nausea, and a gaggy feeling in my throat. Why? Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18-year-old, and I have been suffering from GERD for the last two to three years. I have tried everything like Pepto and eating slower. So when I eat breakfast depending on the food I eat I could feel nausea for the whole day or just for a little bit. When I eat food most of the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I suggest you take a combination of Pantoprazole and Domperidone for reflux. Also, you should take a soft and bland diet. You should also put a pillow below your head when you sleep. Make a habit to walk afte... Read Full »
What is causing my chest pains?
Query: Hi doctor, For the last two years I have been suffering from severe chest pain. The exact location is behind the breast and the pain radiates to the left hand. I have done enough of evaluation like TMT, 2D echo, lipid profile, MRI thoracic area, MRI cervical, CT chest with contrast and other blood t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. As per your details, there are only two possibilities, atypical anxiety chest pain and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with hiatus hernia. My recommendation is to get an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy done. If that is normal, then we ca... Read Full »
My GERD symptoms reemerged when the dosage of Lansoprazole was reduced by doctor. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I was on Lansoprazole 30 mg for three months. This controlled my symptoms of GERD. Then the doctor reduced the dose to 15mg about four weeks ago. Now I have bad acid reflux, lots of belching, and hot flushes in my chest and back. Burping after all meals - a lot of burping, and my ch... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You seem to suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In such cases, I suggest a combination of tablet Rabeprazole and Levosulpiride to my patients, along with lifestyle modifications l... Read Full »
Why does my food come back up into my mouth after eating?
Query: Hello doctor, When I eat food, after some time, I feel that food is coming back into my mouth. I have taken many medications for it but I have not got any relief. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you have Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Take a combination of Pantoprazole (antacid) and Domperidone (antiemetic) for acid reflux... Read Full »