Question 1

can gastroesophageal reflux disease cause constant stumach pains?

Accepted Answer

No: 
Gastroesophageal reflux typically causes intermittent upper abdominal pain it also can be behind your sternum. It does not cause constant pain

Question 2

what causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) and how to cure it? what are some common symptoms of gerd?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal Sphincter: GERD is typically caused by a relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (a tightening of the esophagus before it reaches the stomach).  This allows gastric juices from the stomach to enter into the esophagus.  Typical symptoms are heartburn, sour or bitter tastes, nausea after eating, stomach bloating or stomach pain in the upper abdomen.

Question 3

can gastroesophageal reflux disease cause constant nausea?

Accepted Answer

As can many things: A doctor can evaluate if nausea symptoms last more than 2 days. Nausea can be due to many things, such as: stomach virus infection, other viral infection (such as flu), some bacterial infections (such as strep throat), gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), gastritis (may be H. pylori), gall bladder or liver disease, some cancers, pregnancy, kidney diseases, anxiety, depression, medications,...

Question 4

i have a inlet patch outside my stomach in my esophagus and it causes severe acid reflux disease.  how can inlet patch be repaired?

Accepted Answer

Reword your question: Unclear what an "inlet patch" is that you refer to.  Do you mean a  gastric band, angelchik prosthesis, or some improvised repair.  If you had prior surgery go see your primary surgeon- or get your complete records and seek a second opinion.

Question 5

i just started taking a ppi for acid reflux. i read an article last year that long term use of ppis can cause chronic kidney disease.  is this true?

Accepted Answer

You may be: right.  If your doctor prescribes long term PPI use for you, then you should take it as prescribed.   However, it is best to have your kidney function checked at least once or twice a year to make sure that you are not one of the very few people with this adverse effect.  Here is a good article to read: http://www.gastro.org/info_for_patients/gerd-107-long-term-use-of-proton-pump-inhibitors-ppis

Question 6

can high levels of anxiety cause gerd or acid reflux disease? and how are stomach ulcers formed from anxiety? are they all related?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Anxiety can cause the autonomic nervous system to go into a state of override and lead to increased production of gastric acid which can erode the lining of the stomach leading to ulcer formation.  Inflammation of the stomach and duodenum can slow transit and lead to reflux.

Question 7

33, f, acid reflux disease, does it cause malnutrition or loss of vitamins or does the regular use of antacids cause it?

Accepted Answer

No, nothing serious: Acid reflux disease, sometimes called, GERD does not cause any nutritional effects. Most antacids used to treat acidity are benign and of minimal consequences. PPIs do have some rare effects on  electrolytes like magnesium and Calcium but only after many years of use. This can lead to occasional bone fractures but they are so rare the benefit is much greater than the risk.

Question 8

hiatal hernia: other than gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease)/heartburn, what other effects might it cause? is it dangerous if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Large hiatal hernias (or paraesophageal) hernias can cause chest pain, difficulty swallowing, and severe anemia from chronic bleeding. Only rarely do they cause life threatening problems such as gangrene. They are however frequently misunderstood as the cause of symptoms, so if a large hiatal or paraesophageal hernia is the diagnosis, see a general or thoracic surgeon with experience in lap repair.

Question 9

i had an egd for nausea and burping in august 2022 and there was nothing wrong. he did not see anything. checked for celiac disease. no polyps, no ulcers, no reflux. i still have the symptoms. what can cause this? it is very annoying?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe gastroesophageal reflux disorder. Effective treatment should be easy. Discuss with your doctor, ideally the gastroenterologist who did the EGD. Good luck.

Question 10

could acid reflux disease causes throat cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Acid reflux is not like to cause 'throat' cancer - which i would define as oropharynx.   However, persistent acid reflux is clearly associated with a condition called barret's esophagus and the potential for development of esogphagela cancer (though i would consider that 'throat.'   if you ahve a history of acid refulx, talk wtih your pcp about the need to see a GI doc.

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I have a inlet patch outside my stomach in my esophagus and it causes severe acid reflux disease. how can inlet patch be repaired?

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I just started taking a ppi for acid reflux. i read an article last year that long term use of ppis can cause chronic kidney disease. is this true?

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Can high levels of anxiety cause gerd or acid reflux disease? and how are stomach ulcers formed from anxiety? are they all related?

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33, f, acid reflux disease, does it cause malnutrition or loss of vitamins or does the regular use of antacids cause it?

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Hiatal hernia: other than gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease)/heartburn, what other effects might it cause? is it dangerous if left untreated?

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I had an egd for nausea and burping in august 2022 and there was nothing wrong. he did not see anything. checked for celiac disease. no polyps, no ulcers, no reflux. i still have the symptoms. what can cause this? it is very annoying?

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