Hello, everyone. I hope everyone is doing well. I want to thank you all for the great questions we continue to receive. Please remember that the below information is meant to serve as a guide for you to explore these topics further with your own gastroenterologist. Have a good week.
Question #1: I’m having... Read more
Question #1 - GERD and Exercise: Sometimes when I exercise I get an upset stomach, which leads to burping. After a while the symptoms go away. Could this be caused by GERD?
Answer: Some types of exercise can worsen GERD symptoms. Any type of exertion that increases pressure in the abdomen can cause gastric contents to reflux into the... Read more
Question #1: I have had a chronic cough and sore mouth for about a year. My teeth also feel like the enamel has gone. Last Christmas, I had a sinus infection and I've had a sore throat ever since. It hurts to swallow and feels like there is a lump, I constantly have to clear my throat and my voice is hoarse. I am a smoker and a alcohol user... Read more
Question #1: I’m 19 and a few months ago, I started to get severe pains in my chest and my breathing was very bad. I have a heart condition so I went to the hospital. Thankfully, I was told it was not my heart, but the pain continued. My doctor suggested acid reflux and she prescribed medication. I felt great! Two days ago, the... Read more
Today I'll address some more of the questions you've e-mailed me. As a reminder, I can only answer general questions, so I need to paraphrase some of your questions.
Question #1: I was diagnosed with acid reflux in November. I was put on AcipHex. I immediately starting having daily horrible anxiety attacks (ER twice and EMS called once). I think... Read more