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Hyperacidity

Hyperacidity, also known as acid reflux, or gastritis, is the stomach lining's inflammation caused due to bacterial infection or certain lifestyle habits such as drinking alcohol. Common signs and symptoms include heart and chest burn, sour taste in the mouth, throat burn, trouble swallowing, regurgitation, and upper abdominal pain. Treatment involves lifestyle changes and medications such as antacids and proton pump inhibitors.

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I have hyperacidity and H.pylori infection. But, why is there heaviness in the chest?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a heavy feeling over the chest frequently. Sometimes, I also have pain near my left ribs when I move my hands. Whenever I stand up, little pain or crushing pain happens and disappears suddenly. I have done endoscopy for the stomach. I have hyperacidity and H.pylori infection. Also...  Read Full »


Dr. Vedprakash Verma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have reflux esophagitis with antral gastritis. Please say about your drug history and sent it. Proper treatment is required for eradicating the H.pylori infection.  Read Full »

Why am I having dull abdominal pain on and off for three months?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old with a weight of 76 kilograms and a height of five feet five inches. I have dull abdominal pain on and off for around three months. It seems to be more on the right side. I always remain bloated and it gets worse when I work. I usually work for 12 hours on shifts. I sta...  Read Full »


Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think that you have hyperacidity since you work for 12 hours at a stretch. Your eating habits and intervals can be changed due to work. You are overweight. Please mention whether you are doing any regular exercise and walking. Change your eating habits. Avoid eati...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from hyperacidity. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from hyperacidity for the past three months and have gone through all the tests I could do. I was diagnosed with mild antral gastritis. RUT (rapid urease test is positive). My doctor suggested I take a Pantocid HP (Amoxicillin, Pantoprazole, and Clarithromycin) kit f...  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is nothing to worry about, and you may have an H. pylori infection. It is a bacteria that causes chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer. If you cannot take it orally, you can take the intravenous route because H. pylori are dangerous bac...  Read Full »

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