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Monday, October, 26, 2009

What Do You Have When You Have Throat Pain And Chest Pain

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Dr. Eisner Answers Your GERD Questions: Throat and Ear Pain

By Todd Eisner Health Expert

Dr. I have throat pain, hoarseness and an earache that won't go away. I do suffer from heartburn. Can the throat and ear pain be a result of GERD?

 

While it is not uncommon for gastroesophageal reflux disease to cause sore throat and hoarseness as well as ear pain and even ear infections, other more serious conditions need to be excluded. You can try maximizing treatment of acid reflux with twice a day proton pump inhibitors. If your symptoms resolve completely, then it is likely a result of g...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood Part II: Children and Teens
By Jan Gambino , Health Expert

...may include the symptoms of GER plus: o Heartburn/chest pain o Sore throat/pain with... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...the emergency room 3 times in the past month with chest pain. Each time I am admitted because of... Read more »

Health Guide

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
...syndrome symptoms that patients may experience include:Abdominal pain Alcohol intolerance Bloating Chest pain Chronic cough Depression, anxiety, panic attacks Diarrhea Dizziness Dry eyes and mouth... Read more »
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...common: breast pain in women nausea tremors Less common: o        back pain o        chest pain o        hair loss or change in hair texture o       ... Read more »
Acid Reflux Symptoms
...locations.Chest Sensations or Pain. Patients may have the sensation that food is trapped behind the breastbone. Chest pain is a common symptom of GERD. It is very important to differentiate it... Read more »
Pneumonia: Symptoms
...pneumonia develop abruptly and typically include:A single episode of shaking chills followed by feverChest pain on the side of lung infection -- severe abdominal pain sometimes occurs in people... Read more »
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...attack, and at times, appear to nearly completely dissipate. The intensity of heart attack-related chest pain does not usually alter with changes in body position. Even rest will not typically... Read more »

Medications

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...swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing, or chest pain. This medication may often cause a... Read more »

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...throat/lips), dizziness, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, or chest pain. Rarely, serious... Read more »

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