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I am suffering from heartburn and a bloated stomach. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old male with severe heartburn in the throat and stomach pain, especially at one point, gasses, bloated stomach to the point of feeling like it is about to burst, when I want to eat something, I cannot eat it properly or according to my desire, then acidity rises, I feel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you have described, you may be experiencing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which is a condition that causes acid from the stomach to flow back into the esophagus (the tube that connects t... Read Full »
I Am a 32-Year-Old Having Gastritis. How to Manage It?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old male. I work in IT and have to sit and work most of the time. I have this gastritis problem occasionally. I feel like food is coming out again if I sleep immediately and experience heartburn. So I avoid sleeping immediately after the meal. I try to walk for some time... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. 1) This is more like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) rather than simple gastritis. 2) For this, there are certain lifestyle modifications and some medications which I would recommend. 3) Do not fill your stomac... Read Full »
I have heartburn and fever. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 47 years old. I was suffering from urinary retention, heartburn, and fever for five years. I went to a doctor, and he referred me to a urologist. I had a culture examination and sonar. It showed an infection, and there were problems with my urine, including nitrates and protein. He ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your echocardiography (Attachment removed to protect patients identity) is normal. It says diastolic dysfunction but does not tell about which grade of dysfunction. It has not given values. Your LDL (low-density lipid) is on the higher side. It is bad cholesterol. The f... Read Full »
I have bloating and burping. Is it because of alcohol?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 42 years old. I have the habit of drinking alcohol. Nowadays, there is bloating, burping, restlessness and shaking in the early mornings only. I have reduced the consumption of alcohol quantity. I got relief from heartburning after taking Wokride D capsule. Please suggest something. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your main problem is about bloating and burning. It could be because of functional indigestion. For gas relief and improving digestion, you can take Alcid MPS syrup (Aluminium hydroxide with Dimethicone), and Pantoprazole 40 mg can also help. Take it for a week. Ultra... Read Full »
Why does my heartburn worsen when I sit upright?
Query: Hi, Why does my heartburn go away when I lay down in the bed and increases when I sit upright? This seems to contradict the advice of raising the head while sleeping. Read Full »
Dr. Madhan Kumar Madathupalayam Velusamy
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause for heartburn is due to the acid from the stomach entering into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. Other than swallowing times this sphincter is closed and prevents the acid from entering the esophagus. For people whose sphincter tone is los... Read Full »
Why do I face gastric problems every day?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old male, I smoke weed and cigarettes every day, and do not eat food at the right time. So, I have gastric problems and I puke every day, from the past six months. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your details, and I appreciate your concern. As per the history, most likely you have severe gastritis with overlapping esophageal spasm and gastroesophageal reflux. It is because the stomach acids regurgitate back into the esophagus, causing heart... Read Full »
My upper front teeth suddenly changed color. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, My upper front teeth have become discolored. I am 30 weeks pregnant and often have heartburn. Can I send an image? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image enclosed (attachment deleted to protect the patient's identity). I would like to know the following: Are you experiencing vomiting or acid reflux issues? Have you been on any antibiotics recommended by your gynecologist? Are you taking extra ir... Read Full »
I have GERD. Can you suggest any treament?
Query: Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from stomach ulcer for the past 2 years. Till now the ulcer was not severe, but since few days I have been having stomach pain everytime after having food. Doctor diagnosed that, I have GERD. But even then I faced GERD problems rarely. But for the past 3 weeks ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. At the age of 24 year it is unlikely that you have ulcer in the stomach. It could be GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) that is causing all these symptoms, but after long time it may cause ulcer. If you are not responding to PPIs (Proton-Pump Inhibitors) then it co... Read Full »
Why do I have discomfort and heartburn in the upper part of my stomach?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 29 years old. I have discomfort and a heartburn feeling in the middle-upper region of my stomach. I am currently not under any medication but have tried taking an over-the-counter acid reducer, which did not help. I started having excessive diarrhea recently, along with discomfort... Read Full »
Dr. Manisha Raghunath Auradkar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The pain you are experiencing can be associated with different reasons, and diarrhea might or might not be related to it. Your symptoms suggest a gas issue, but an ultrasound is necessary to confirm it and rule out the other causes. ... Read Full »
How to get rid of severe heartburn from Ecosprin intake?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 47 years old. Firstly, I want to tell you that (at present) my mother has a uterus tumor and kidney calculus. Last year her triglyceride was 402, cholesterol was 260, ECG was normal and TMT was showing negative. But the doctor said that she has a minor blockage that the machi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to see the lipid profile, ECG (electrocardiogram), TMT (treadmill stress test) and echocardiography report of your mother to guide you better but still, I recommend you the following. Your mother is taking a high dose of Aspirin i.e. 150 mg (a component of Eco... Read Full »