Heartburn after stomach flu

Question 1

Heartburn after having stomach flu, no vomiting only diarrhea, fever and aches. tums (calcium carbonate) and organic vinager don't help. what would help the heartburn?

Answer

OTC Pepcid (famotidine): Try a few days of OTC Pepcid (famotidine)...but only for a few days..if no help go see your doctor.

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Try an H2 blocker: Some people develop heartburn after a stomach flu even without vomiting, because the stomach flu may have caused gastroesophageal reflux, and irritati... Read More

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Question 2

Is it common to have heartburn after having the stomach flu?

Answer

Yes: It often takes a while after recovering from gastroenteritis for your intestinal tract to return to its normal balance. If your symptoms persist, it ... Read More

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Question 3

Bad heartburn/ bloating/ slow digestion after stomach flu. ate spicy food within 24 hours of getting better. normal?

Answer

Yes. Recovering : from stomach flu is best done by starting with a simple carbohydrate diet like baked potato,toast,crackers,& rice. If well tolerated,slowly advanc... Read More

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Question 4

Can a person get heartburn after a episode os stomach flu? did not having any vomiting during flu so no esphogus irritation. tum & vinigar no help

Answer

Yes, it's possible : This can happen if you have had a cold, and your nutritional status is reduced, and if you had any alcohol, or other irritants to your stomach. Also i... Read More

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Question 5

Really bad acid reflux and heartburn after flu and stomach flu. how do i get rid of this? my chest feels full of pressure and my stomach hurts.

Answer

Heartburn: I would try some over the counter medications such as Pepcid AC, and TUMS. If this does not work, then you may want to step up to Nexium.

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Question 6

My gerd was under control with prilosec. three days after the stomach flu hit it's awful again. is there a connection?

Answer

Give it some time.: A "stomach flu" can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and "heartburn" that can mimic your usual GERD, and it can be so relentless that your Prilosec ... Read More

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Question 7

Bad heartburn turned into stomach flu. what do you suggest?

Answer

Stomach flu: Start with clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip often to prevent dehydration. Work up to solids with bland fo... Read More

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Question 8

What can stomach flu be from? i have severe cramps, heartburn and gas for the past three days especially after i finish eating

Answer

Doubt flu: Your symptoms pint towards a digestion problem rather than a stomach flu. Please consult your doctor if it continues.

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Question 9

My hubby is having some very bad heartburn after a bout with the stomach flu, he has tried tums and zantac, (ranitidine) nothing is working. what else can we do?

Answer

Try omeprazole: He can try a stronger acg suppressor likw omeparazole 20 mgm available over the counter or brand name zegrid once a day, till his symptoms have resolv... Read More

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Question 10

Have had stomach flu for 5 days. no vomiting but everything else. should i take ppi to counter bad heartburn or is acid needed to fight infection?

Answer

PPI's take: to long to be effective. Try taking OTC H-2 Blocker (eg PEPCID (famotidine) AC) plus a liquid antacid but AVOID MAGNESIUM (eg Maalox) this may cause d... Read More

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Heartburn after stomach flu

Heartburn after having stomach flu, no vomiting only diarrhea, fever and aches. tums (calcium carbonate) and organic vinager don't help. what would help the heartburn?

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Is it common to have heartburn after having the stomach flu?

Bad heartburn/ bloating/ slow digestion after stomach flu. ate spicy food within 24 hours of getting better. normal?

Can a person get heartburn after a episode os stomach flu? did not having any vomiting during flu so no esphogus irritation. tum & vinigar no help

Really bad acid reflux and heartburn after flu and stomach flu. how do i get rid of this? my chest feels full of pressure and my stomach hurts.

My gerd was under control with prilosec. three days after the stomach flu hit it's awful again. is there a connection?

Bad heartburn turned into stomach flu. what do you suggest?

What can stomach flu be from? i have severe cramps, heartburn and gas for the past three days especially after i finish eating

My hubby is having some very bad heartburn after a bout with the stomach flu, he has tried tums and zantac, (ranitidine) nothing is working. what else can we do?

Have had stomach flu for 5 days. no vomiting but everything else. should i take ppi to counter bad heartburn or is acid needed to fight infection?

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