Question 1

cocaine abuse.got rash base penis and like foliculitis on upper legs.swolen glands heartburn cough comes and goes and i'm always tired please help?

Accepted Answer

Is this from: withdrawal or continuous abuse-pattern usage?   It makes a difference because with the former, some medical attention and continued sobriety portends resolution of symptoms; whereas, with the latter, the symptoms likely will stay the same or get worse.   Cocaine abuse is potentially deadly in both the short-and-long-term, so SERIOUSLY consider getting help and quitting.   You may need medical help

Question 2

does cocaine cause indigestion? if so, why?

Accepted Answer

Yes it may: Reason unknown;
 See a mental health professional to help you get off this drug!.

Question 3

i have small hiatal hernia. no gerd symptoms or heartburn. what are the chances it will get bigger and give me symptoms ? ty

Accepted Answer

Hiatal Hernia: Hiatal hernia will slowly stretch and may give you symptoms. It may run in families. If your parents have GERD, then you may develop GERD. No need to do anything until you have symptoms.  Hiatal hernias are easily fixed.

Question 4

small hiatus hernia. no gerd, heartburn. what are the chances of this gettin bigger with time and give me symptoms ? anything to do to prevent hh? ty

Accepted Answer

May not be a problem: Many people have hiatal hernias without ever having problems.  Anything that increases your intraabdominal pressure a lot, such as doing strenuous activity or coughing a lot, or obesity, can cause the hernia to get bigger.  Decreasing those activities will reduce your risk of symptoms.  Once you have the hernia, you can't prevent it.  It won't resolve on its own.

Question 5

can toothpaste containing peppermint oil give you gerd?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Peppermint oil is a smooth muscle relaxant and can lead to relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.  I suspect with typical tooth brushing, little to no toothpaste is swallowed so it seems unlikely.

Question 6

23yo diagnosed with small hiatal hernia. no gerd symptoms. will my hernia grow and give me future probs? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone: Unless you develop symptoms related to reflux such as repeated and persistent heartburn or frequent and prolonged upper abdominal or chest pain Then you're probably OK.  However beware that people with hiatal hernia that develop serious chest pain should not assume that the hernia is the cause. They should seek attention right away to rule our heart problems. And - try not to overeat.

Question 7

i have costochondritis, the dr. is giving me colchicine o.6 mg  for the pain. i also have gerd, will that medicine hurt my stomach?

Accepted Answer

Gout?: Colchicine is used to treat gout. I have no knowledge of any benefit for its use in the treatment of costochondritis. Costochondritis is usually treated with anti-inflammatories, oral steroids, therapy or steroid injections. Usually resolves in 4 months but can become chronic. Colchicine does not have a high incidence of gastric pain or gastritis.

Question 8

diagnosed with small hiatal hernia. no gerd at all. what are the chances it grows and gives me gerd in future. 23yo 145lbs. it hapnd frm hevy lifting ?

Accepted Answer

Yes It can develop.: Heavy lifting doesn't always have too much to do with hiatal hernia as opposed to a groin hernia. A small hiatal hernia can certainly get bigger. The GERD or the reflux can be prevented or minimized by paying attention to your lifestyle in avoiding the late or the large meals  and also in using an extra pillow when needed. Watch your weight.

Question 9

i have gerd last month and my doc give me omeprazole 20mg. after taking it for 14 days i felt good but after a week my gerd came back.wat wil i do?

Accepted Answer

Longer course: Your doctor may need to prescribe to you a longer course of Omeprazole i.e. 1-2 months. It is safe to do so. Otc drugs are always mandated to have a limited time of use until you get in to see your doc.

Question 10

acid is bothering daily.take proton pump inhibitors but still gives lot of discomfort. which med should be taken and the best dose.dr says its gerd.

Accepted Answer

DGL is used to: help with acid reflux and is safe.  If you take licorice that is not DGL, over time it can raise your blood pressure.  Please consult w/your doc.  Peace and good health.

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Cocaine abuse.got rash base penis and like foliculitis on upper legs.swolen glands heartburn cough comes and goes and i'm always tired please help?

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Does cocaine cause indigestion? if so, why?

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I have small hiatal hernia. no gerd symptoms or heartburn. what are the chances it will get bigger and give me symptoms ? ty

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Small hiatus hernia. no gerd, heartburn. what are the chances of this gettin bigger with time and give me symptoms ? anything to do to prevent hh? ty

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Can toothpaste containing peppermint oil give you gerd?

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23yo diagnosed with small hiatal hernia. no gerd symptoms. will my hernia grow and give me future probs? thank you.

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I have costochondritis, the dr. is giving me colchicine o.6 mg for the pain. i also have gerd, will that medicine hurt my stomach?

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Diagnosed with small hiatal hernia. no gerd at all. what are the chances it grows and gives me gerd in future. 23yo 145lbs. it hapnd frm hevy lifting ?

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I have gerd last month and my doc give me omeprazole 20mg. after taking it for 14 days i felt good but after a week my gerd came back.wat wil i do?

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Acid is bothering daily.take proton pump inhibitors but still gives lot of discomfort. which med should be taken and the best dose.dr says its gerd.

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