Question 1

Could a full bladder be a reason for heartburn?

Accepted Answer

Bladder is down in the pelvis and heartburn is due to reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus.

Question 2

Male not emptying full bladder, frequent urination and pain in bladder reason?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a prostate issue, may be prostatitis as enlarged prostate is unlikely at 37. It needs to be checked by a physician.

Question 3

Is it okay to go through a nissen fundoplication for gerd after having a gall bladder removal done on me?

Accepted Answer

There are some risks in that previous surgery can let to scar tissue formation and this can make the fundoplication surgery more difficult for the surgeon especially if he will try to perform the surgery laproscopically. There are good criteria to determine if the fundoplication is necessary.

Question 4

I was diagnosed with gerd 3 years ago by endoscopy. is there any reason to follow-up w/ a doc or is this just something i have to learn to live with?

Accepted Answer

you should have another endoscopy once you've had symptoms ~5y - to make sure you're not developing any changes in the lining of your esophagus called Barrett's esophagus.  but other than that, make lifestyle changes and take medication as needed to control your reflux symptoms.

Question 5

Tend to lay down after i eat. an hour or less after. and snack in bed. may have acid reflux symptoms, not gerd, but lpr version. throat, phlegm. even sinus issues and cough. could this be the reason?

Accepted Answer

LPR is similar to  GERD.  LPR, you may not have the classic symptoms of GERD,  Heartburn. That's why it can be difficult to diagnose and  sometimes called silent reflux.  In LPR Upper & Lower esophageal sphincters do not work right, 
Silent reflux is common in infants because their sphincters are undeveloped,  shorter esophagus, and they lie down much of the time, In adults etiology is unknown.

Question 6

With gerd or acid reflux, if you have a flare-up overnight, can it still bother you the next day after you wake up? is it because you've been asleep and have an empty stomach when you wake up? or is it due to another reason?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible for acid reflux to continue to bother the next day or next several days based on the severity. Acid is an irritant in the esophagus and throat area, so excess of that triggers inflammation and can take anywhere from a few hours to several days to feel better in the absence of any acid suppressing or neutralizing medications.

Question 7

Sometimes feels short of breath for no reason.ocassionally cough white clear mucus.doc says acid reflux.can gerd cause short of breath or is it copd?

Accepted Answer

26 year old man with shortness of breath could be anything from anxiety to pulmonary or even cardiac condition.
It is important to be seen by your doctor who will ask you several questions regarding the situation that provoked the shortness or breath and other associated symptoms and will examine your heart and lungs and may recommend EKG as well as breathing test to narrow the diagnosis

Question 8

What could cause , occasionally, losing control of a full bladder before getting to the bathroom and also having some balance issues ? thank you

Accepted Answer

As one gets older, there is tendency for various organ systems to lose their optimal efficiency of performance. But one can take control or return may of these functions to normal limits. One can time their Bladder emptying, for say ever 3 hr or so while awake, thus avoiding overfull. Could be UTI also. Balancing may be due simply, to Ear Wax plug. A quick visit to PCP will sort things out.

Question 9

Can masturbating on a full bladder laying down in your bed cause urine backup and cause an infection?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 10

Does a full bladder cause pain in big toe? is it a sciatica symptom?

Accepted Answer

Innervation of the bladder and the distal lower extremities are different. If you are concerned, see your doctor.

Could a full bladder be a reason for heartburn