why do i get a gurgling sound in my stomach and get burning in my throat and mouth.i also feel sick

09/17/08

charmaine

when i was 7 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby my food started to feel like it was sticking in my throat.it was mainly when i ate solids and it felt like a lump on my left side of throat when i swallowed.i went to the ENT and they put a camera down my nose.doctor said it was irritated and red so he diagnosed acid reflux but i had no heartburn symptoms.he prescribed omeprozole that i think helped little but still got the lumpy feeling in throat.i was taking this till 20 weeks pregnant when my new doctor would not give it to me and then my throat started to feel even worse and i started to get lots of mucus in my throat and burning in my throat and mouth.the ENT put the camera down again and said the same thing and gave me omeprozole again which helped but didnt cure the sticking of food feeling in my throat.my baby is now nine weeks old.a week after having my baby i had a blood test which showed i was anaemic.i also saw a different ENT doctor at a different hos[ital three weeks ago who said i could be getting food debris in my left tonsil that gives me the feeling of the food there and that i can stop taking the tablets.three days after i stop taking the tablets i started getting the worst burning in my mouth and throat that i have ever felt.i could feel the acid burning.it made my upper throat really inflamed and a horrible acid taste in my mouth and felt sick all the time.i got it all the time whether or not i had eaten.i went back to the hospital because the pain was unbearable and he gave me lanzaprozole.it started to help at first but now im still getting the burning and sicky feeling but not as intense.i get it all day every day.the funny thing is when i get the burning i dont get as much mucus and food sticking. i have now been sent for a blood test for helicobacter plyori and been told to take gavascon also to see if helps but it still the same.i am now waiting for the test result.i have had this for a year now and its getting me down.do you have any ideas? thanks

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Vicki M

Hi Charmaine,

It definitely sounds like you have acid reflux or GERD. Here is some information that might help you ask all the right questions when it's time to see your doctor. Remember, that while online sites like Health Central are wonderful resources for information, they can not take the place of your doctor's solid medical advice.

You can read about GERD here in the overview and you can check your symptoms here in the symptoms database. Since your doctor prescribed medication for GERD, you can read about them here in the drugs database. Specifically you mentioned Omeprazole, Lanzoprazole and Gaviscon which is an over the counter antacid. You can also research treatments available and alternatives here in the treatments database.

Here are some helpful tips when you are having issues with heartburn or Acid Reflux.

People with heartburn should first try lifestyle and dietary changes. In one study, 44% of patients who experienced symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reported improvement after changing their diet. Some suggestions are the following:

People with heartburn should avoid or reduce consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine, chocolate, peppermint, spearmint, and alcohol. Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee increase acid secretion.
All carbonated drinks increase the risk for GERD.
Although physicians often advise patients with GERD to cut down on fatty foods, studies are finding no evidence that a low-fat or high-fat meal make any difference in symptom exacerbation. Better studies are needed to confirm this. In any case, as a rule, it is always wise to avoid saturated fats (which are from animal products), and cut down on all fats if one is overweight.
Increasing protein may help strengthen muscles in the muscle valve. Patients should choose low-fat or skim dairy products, poultry, or fish, in such cases.
Whole grain products rich in selenium may have some protective role against dangerous cells changes in Barrett's esophagus.
Patients should have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, although avoid acidic vegetables and fruits (e.g., oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pineapple**, tomatoes).

Do stay in touch with your doctor because only you and he together can best manage your health. Please stay in touch with us too and let us know how you are doing!

Vicki M