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I have a burning sensation in my esophagus. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23 years old female. I have an acid reflux condition which causes a burning sensation in my esophagus. I avoid a lot of food that irritates it. I have tried natural remedies, also had a course on tablet Nexium. Nothing relieved it. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have a condition of reflux esophagitis associated with APD (acid peptic disease). Have you undergone an endoscopy and ultrasound of the abdomen? You also need PPI (proton pump inhibitor) drugs and antacid syrup for six weeks and helicobac... Read Full »
What can be done to manage reflux esophagitis?
Query: Hello doctor,I have reflux esophagitis as determined by endoscopy last month. They found grade M tear in GE junction and also mucosal atrophy reported. H-pylori was found in rapid urease test. I am on Clarithromycin, Amoxicillin and Esomeprazole medication for 14 days and I have three days of course... Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail. Usually, reflux esophagitis is reported based on the Los Angeles classification, which does not have a grade called M, but going through the report it is mentioned minimal changes of reflux esophagitis with the lax sphincter. Yo... Read Full »
Is stress chest pain related to heart or GERD?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 32 years old. I am suffering from stress chest pain for the past one year. 2D echo and ECG(Electrocardiogram) are also normal. Is it related to heart or GERD (Gastro - esophageal reflux disease) or chest wall? I am taking Cita-S 10 mg and Pantosec. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your pain at your chest wall may be due to stress or heartburn from acid reflux. I am suggesting that you have developed a stress ulcer which can lead to acid reflux esophagitis. Are you on any form of stress lately? If so please take some time off for adequate rest. ... Read Full »
I feel dizzy and vomiting suddenly for about a week. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am feeling dizziness and vomiting sensation for over one week. Rest everything is fine. Periods are normal and just had periods ten days back. I just had my blood test done. Kindly advise the possible medication and preventive health care. I am attaching my complete blood report. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: Most of the values are borderline normal. Early iron deficiency anemia manifestations through low MCV and MCHC are present. However, iron levels are norm... Read Full »
I was diagnosed with reflux esophagitis but I do not have those symptoms. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, My doctor said I have reflux esophagitis. But I do not have any of those symptoms. I was advised to take a particular diet and it seemed extremely difficult because I have never eaten any of that food before. I have also been taking the following medication that is tablet Pantoprazol ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and understand your concern, I would like to know your symptoms in detail in order to confirm the diagnosis of reflux oesophagitis. The only way to find out whether the medicines are working or not is the resolution of your sym... Read Full »