k d asked:


Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on my symptoms

A few weeks ago, I went to the doctor becuase I had a constant burning in my stomach and it would kind of burn my chest, actually, it kind of felt sore more than it burned. He prescribed losec and gastro bismol, and they seemed to have helped a bit.
But now, especially when I lie down or sit of too long, I get this weird feeling when I breathe. I feel like I’m breathing in through my nose, but I don’t feel like I’m exhaling. If I breath in too much, my chest starts to hurt. I feel like there’s pressure against the back/roof of my mouth, but I don’t feel like I have some kind of sinus infection. And sometimes my throat starts to feel dry and sratchy and like there’s a lump in it.

Has anyone had this before? What did you do about it? I’m also suffering from some anxiety issues, so I don’t know if that’s contributing to it as well..

The primary symptom of acid reflux is heartburn. Heartburn is a burning sensation that radiates up from the stomach to the chest and throat. It is most likely to occur in conjunction with the following activities: lying down on your back, lifting, bending over or after eating a heavy meal.

Another common symptom is regurgitation, which is the feeling of acid backing up in the throat. Acid can regurgitate as far as the mouth in what is sometimes called a ‘wet burp’. In rare instances, acid regurgitation can exit as vomit.

Acid reflux sufferers that frequently experience symptoms at night tend to have more severe symptoms than those that suffer during the day. However, most acid reflux sufferers experience their symptoms at night. Acid reflux can indicate a damaged esophagus, so it is best to consult a doctor when experiencing continued acid reflux symptoms. Even with severe heartburn, it is not an indicator of an injury to the esophagus. People can suffer sever heartburn without damage to the esophagus.

There are symptoms of acid reflux that are less common. One such symptom is chest sensations or pain in the chest. Patients may feel that there is food trapped behind the breastbone.

Another less common symptom is throat irritation including dry cough, hoarseness, or having a lump in the throat and always having to clear your throat. In rare cases, a person may have trouble swallowing their food, causing severe chest pain. In this case, there is the feeling that the food is stuck in the esophagus. Other symptoms include persistent hiccups or chronic sore throat.

Some acid reflux sufferers experience asthmatic symptoms such as coughing and wheezing. Even nonsmoking people suffer from a cough associated with acid reflux. A patient may experience persistent nausea for weeks at a time that is not associated with any common cause of stomach upset may be a symptom of acid reflux. Even vomiting can occur on a daily basis. However, other causes of chronic vomiting and nausea need to be ruled out, before determining that the cause is acid reflux.

There is a condition known as Barrett’s Esophagus. This condition occurs by repeated acid reflux occurrences, which cause changes to the lining of the esophagus. Approximately 10% of these cases will develop into esophagus cancer. If you suffer from Barrett’s Esophagus you must undergo regular examinations and you should be receiving continued acid reflux treatment.

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acidrefluxhealth asked:

www.free-health-care.info Finding Proper Acid Reflux Treatment Acid reflux is a very common and serious condition. It occurs when the lining of the esophagus is exposed to the backward flow of stomach acid. More specifically what happens is gastric juices containing acid travel, making their way back from the stomach and up into the esophagus. Acid reflux can be a very serious problem and can end up affecting many aspects of a persons life including causing sleepless nights and making them having to avoid daily activities that they once found normal. Acid Reflux Treatment Of course one of the most important issues to anyone dealing with an acid reflux condition is acid reflux treatment. There are basically three options that you have when it comes to acid reflux treatment: medications and surgery. There are a number of different medications that can be used to treat acid reflux, and this includes everything from over the counter antacids to prescription drugs. Antacids work by neutralizing the stomach acid in the body, thereby lessening the chance of any of it being able to make its way up into the esophagus. There are also H2 blockers which are commonly used to treat acid reflux, and which work by reducing the overall amount of acid that the stomach products. They offer longer lasting relief than antacids and are suitable for more serious and persistent acid reflux conditions. Another effective acid reflux treatment is the PPI drugs that are often used, which are not a …

♥CUTIE♥ asked:


My acid reflux actually splashes all the way up to the back of my throat, and it’s alot. When this happens more often I tend to have this burning feeling when I swallow as though I had just drank bleach. How can I heal that faster??
I’m on NEXIUM already and it did get better then it got worse.

♥ baby d’s mama♥ asked:


My son has been on the similac sensative rice added formula, and we recently switched him back over to regular bc the dr said it didnt make much of a difference anyway. I was wondering when i start to give him cereal and other solids will this help his acid reflux?

ktbaby022 asked:


I think i have acid reflux bc after i eat greasy and fatty foods it feels like my throat is burning and i always wake up inthe middle of the night with a burning chest and stomach. is this really acid reflux? what food is okay to eat?

Mike asked:


I have not had medical insurance for the past 4-5 yrs, and I went to emergency room, and saw a doctor a few days later (both paid for out of pocket) for acid reflux about 3 years ago…If I sign up for Blue Cross Blue Shield (in NC) will that acid reflux treatment from 3 years ago still count as pre-exiting condition?
Thanks!

SA asked:


Is it possible to have a hiatal hernia repaired without having the Fundoplication surgery? If so, is it possible someone suffering from severe acid reflux symptoms could be be cured just by repairing the hiatal hernia?

sixersman asked:


For three months, I have been very burpy and feel like I have to burp. Suddenly the last week, I got very sharp chest pains. I have a little heartburn, but mostly pains in the heart area. Do I have something wrong with my heart or is it acid reflux? My local doctor thinks it is acid reflux, but I want to make sure.

Emma asked:


I have chronic sore throat, excess wind comes up and hiccups, after eating or drinking.
My gums and roof of mouth are peeling and burning ??
Can the acid burn your mouth ??
i cant understand why my gums/lining of mouth are so sore ??
Im at the Dentist tomorrow, will she beable to diagnose what it is ?
I also wake up constanly during the night with a very dry mouth ??
Im also waiting for a Gall Bladder op, would the stones be causing the excess
acid ?? i also get very bad stomache pain and cant wear anything tight around it.