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Query: Hello doctor,For the past two weeks, I have been dealing with severe reflux, loss of appetite, and vomiting when I try to eat. I also have a dull achy pain in my chest. I do not have shortness of breath. Currently, I am taking TUMS, Rolaids, and ECT.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. As per the brief history given by you, most likely you are having severe gastritis with overlapping esophageal spasm and gastroesophageal reflux. Because of the reflux disorder, acid contents of the stomach regurgitate ... Read Full »
My friend with anorexia feels guilty. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My friend is suffering from anorexia nervosa. She is 20 years old. A few months back, she starved for almost three months. From there, problems started. Now, she has a fear of food. After eating, she feels guilty and quits eating. Her mood fluctuates often and she feels anxious. She fe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You should try to follow the below lifestyle to deal with it. These are non-pharmacological steps that will help you. 1. You should exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk. 2. You should... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing vomiting soon after eating, which started nine years ago and it resembled acidity. Over time, it has affected my appetite and now even the sight of food triggers vomiting. This situation still persists. To prevent vomiting, I have to eat food very slowly. Even a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed your previous laboratory results. It appears that you are experiencing acid reflux. Acid reflux occurs when your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is not functioning properly, allowing acid to flow back up. It... Read Full »
Why does my son always vomits at the sight of food he does not like?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 7 year old son who vomits or gags at the sight or thought of food that he does not like. He has been doing it for as long as I can remember. Every time I talk to his pediatrician about it, she says that it is no big deal, but I feel it is. He has to sit alone at lunch while a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vomiting at the sight of food is psychological, but I would like to know to which kind of foods does he do that like is it for milk products, etc.? This also means he might be allergic to some foods. Those foods can be avoided. Is his weight normal for his age? If he vo... Read Full »