Question 1

does acid reflux cause headaches?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: Acid reflux usually isn't one of those things that causes headaches.  Unless you're also having a sour taste in your mouth, belching, and heartburn - i'd look to other causes for your headache.

Question 2

how can acid reflux cause bronchitis?

Accepted Answer

It can ...: Because, it's actually possible for stomach contents(including stomach acid) to reflux up from the stomach into the back of the throat, and then instead of going back down the food pipe(esophagus) but rather into the wind pipe(trachea) and inflamme the larger airways of the lungs!

Question 3

could acid reflux cause permanent vocal chord damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Acid reflux can cause irritation and damage to vocal cords.

Question 4

is it normal to have acid reflux caused by not eating all day?

Accepted Answer

No but: Acid reflux requires some fluid in the stomach. However consuming food or liquid may dilute out the stomach acid and make it less acidic. It is unusual however to have more symptoms from not eating since it is usually related to having eaten too much (especially fat and acidic foods)

Question 5

can acid reflux cause to feel like u got butterfly's in chest?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Yes it can, .  But other things can do that also.  Check with your physician about taking a medication for reflux - prescription or over-the-counter.  Also check your pulse.  If the pulse is irregular or very swift, it can also feel that way.

Question 6

can acid reflux cause weakness? i have acid reflux and have been feeling so weak i have to lie down most of the time. could acid reflux be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

It's a stretch: the only way I can relate acid reflux to weakness is if you've had chronic acid reflux that has caused esophagitis, which has led to blood loss and resulting anemia, causing you some fatigue.  But one would have thought that you'd notice dark, tarry stools beforehand.  Have your doctor evaluate you for the possibility of anemia.

Question 7

can acid reflux cause chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The common name for this is "heartburn", and antacids can ameliorate.  A male your age should be evaluated with a cardiac stress test to rule out coronary artery disease & angina.  The idea is to rule out the worst differential diagnosis first, and not to assume a lesser threatenous symptom to be the most likely cause.

Question 8

can acid reflux cause bad breath?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes, see your dentist to rule out any dental pathology in addition.

Question 9

can acid reflux cause atrophic gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: Acid reflux is reflux of gastric acid from the stomach into the esophagus so it can cause esophagitis but not gastritis.

Question 10

can acid reflux cause atrophic gastritis?

Accepted Answer

: No.

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