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Is GERD(Gastroesophageal reflux disease) curable permanently through medicines?
Query: Dear Doctor, Is GERD curable through medicines permanently? If yes, kindly prescribe the medicines. I have consulted many doctors and taken tablets, but after a few days it is troubling again. Please prescribe some permanent solution to this. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be treated effectively with medications like omeprazole, pantoprazole, and with combination of prokinetic drugs like domperidone. In addition to drugs, the modification of life style is important such as: Eating small quant... Read Full »
What should be done to treat my partner's infected tooth, which is draining from the outside?
Query: Hello doctor,My partner had an abscessed tooth a while back that went untreated due to no insurance and not having the money for an office visit. The infection has somehow traveled to the outside of his mouth and has to be drained from the exterior on his jawline. No matter how many times it is drai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand what exactly is the situation. The drainage you are doing is the symptomatic treatment of an abscess and you are not treating the root cause which is an anaerobic bacterial infection. I suggest you take some medications ... Read Full »
How long can I take Pan-D for stomach bloating and gastritis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a gastric problem for the past seven years. My stomach feels bloated and heavy after taking some food items. I have lactose intolerance for the past five years and milk products cause gastric problems immediately. I have this similar problem after taking oily foods also. It... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You seem to have functional dyspepsia. As you are having problems for seven years, it is good to undergo an endoscopy soon. You have less chance to have irritatable bowel syndrome. There is no cure for it but it can be controlled. Some patient... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my upper abdomen and the left side of my stomach for the past three days. I have frequent sharp pains that are extremely uncomfortable to handle. I also have a sore throat and keep getting headaches. I am currently taking Prozac. What could be the cause o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. The cause of your condition could be acidity or gastritis. Do you have nausea, bloating, burping, pain during food intake, sour feelings in the throat, or chest burning? If present, they are indicative of ga... Read Full »
Had alcohol last night and vomiting since morning. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I drank alcohol last night. Since morning, I am vomiting everything that I am eating or drinking, including water. I had Ondem, but still, I have vomiting sensation. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If Ondem (Ondansetron) also not helping, then it is suggested to get a saline infusion. You may try mouth dissolving preparation of Ondansetron and Pantoprazole. Heavy and sudden alcohol may cause pancreatitis. Take it seriously as no water intake will make it worse. ... Read Full »
How long should I take Pantoprazole for Barrett's esophagus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus before few years. Endoscopy and colonoscopy found two benign, precancerous polyps. Doctor prescribed 40 mg Pantoprazole for 30 months. Since taking, I have noticed greasy, floating, dark brown stools, along with hip, gluteal, and lower bac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, your concern regarding the 30-month prescription for acid suppressant medication (commonly called proton pump inhibitor-PPI) is very much genuine. The current American Gastroenterology guidelines have not suggested a specific period when should stop PPI in a pa... Read Full »
I have frequent palpitation along with gas. How to manage it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old male with the problem of heart palpitations. Recently, my lifestyle is not active. I feel lazy, and I am overweight. I first got palpitations 10 days before when I woke up on an empty stomach and bloating. I had a few of them even after motion until I had something to e... Read Full »
Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Occasional missed heartbeats are quite common among individuals without any underlying conditions. However, if these occurrences become recurrent, it's advisable to undergo certain tests for further evaluation. I recommend scheduling the following tests at a cardiology c... Read Full »
I have headaches consistently. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24 year old male. I am having a headache for the past seven days. It remains the whole day and gets actuated just before sleep, while using a mobile phone and during the study. Pain is consistently spread across the scalp and is mild. For the past few days, I am taking treatment fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The initial dandruff treatment is likely unrelated to your current concerns. It's worth considering your daily routine, as such a pattern can contribute to persistent headaches and potentially impact your overall health. Evaluating and adjusting your routine could be ben... Read Full »
I get epigastric pain while sleeping or lying down. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel pain in the epigastrium part of my stomach mostly when I sleep or lay down. It happens only when I lay down at night or daytime.I have heartburn, constipation, gas, bloating in my stomach and I think it may be acid reflux. The interesting part is that all of this happens while l... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description it looks like GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease). Yes, sometimes it becomes chronic, and it is a very unpleasant feeling. In chronic cases, there can be a potential issue of esophageal sphincter incompetence, resulting in acid reflux. Beginn... Read Full »
Is Pantoprazole allergy something to be concerned about?
Query: Hello doctor,I had indigestion problems last month and I was given a Pan 40 injection in a 24/7 hospital in my locality. The moment I was given the injection, my body developed rashes, redness, and itching. My doctor immediately gave Avil injection after which rashes and redness subsided. Two days b... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but yes Pantoprazole allergy is a permanent condition that you will need to report to any doctor you visit before prescribing medications. Also, this allergy is nothing to worry about as long as you avo... Read Full »