Question 1

can children get gastroesophageal reflux disease? my 8-year-old has been complaining about burning in her chest after eating certain foods. is it possible that she has gerd, or is it only an adult disease?

Accepted Answer

Children : Children (and infants) can most definitely get gastroesophageal reflux disease.  In fact, it is not at all uncommon.

Here are a few tips you can try:
- milk is a great antacid.  You can have her drink a glass if she's feeling a little discomfort.
-try and pay attention to what foods cause the problem - fatty/greasy foods? Acidic foods like tomato sauce and citrus?  Carbonated beverages? Avoiding these foods can help alleviate the problem.
-make sure she's not eating close to bedtime.  Eating an hour or two before laying down can worsen reflux symptoms.

If her symptoms are worsening, becoming more frequent or if any of the above suggestions do not help, it's worth contacting her doctor to discuss other treatment options.  Sometimes a stronger acid blocker is required for a few months to heal everything completely.

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Question 2

can gastroesophageal reflux disease  cause chest tightness, inability to catch a deep breathe, soreness?

Accepted Answer

GERD: Yes. There are many extra-intestinal symptoms of gerd. Or it can be another diagnosis or non-gi related. See your internist first. Chest pain if severe warrants immediate evaluation — especially if older and with risk factors of heart disease. You should also see a gastroenterologist and likely have an upper endoscopy (egd). Visit www.Browardgi.Com.

Question 3

i've been having chest pain right in the middle of my chest since last thursday evening after eating ice cream-which i never eat. i have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease but it usually doesn't last this long nor does a heart attack right?

Accepted Answer

: Is it true that you never ate ice cream before last Thursday? 
At your age, substernal pain as you described is less likely an cardiac pain in origin, especially it has been persistent. Cardiac pain is usually triggered with activity and it associates with shortness of breath and sweating.
GERD is more likely and you can do therapeutic diagnosis with Omeprazole / Prilosec / Nexium /Prevacid, OTC.

Question 4

gastroesophageal reflux, occasional difficulty swallowing & heavy chest with short breaths. then came insomnia -early mornings. is this hiatal hernia?

Accepted Answer

Very well could be: Is the insomnia and early morning awakenings coming from sharp earaches by any chance? You will need a good examination by your physician who will decide whether or not an endoscopy or other procedure are merited to find out what's up.

Question 5

what's a way to distinguish between gastroesophageal reflux and cardiac problem symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Sometime difficult : Both can give you chest pain. In general gerd is associated with burning chest pain, acid/sour taste in your mouth, cough at night, burning abdominal pain with stomach. Ascad associated with pressure type chest pain worsening during activities, heart palpitations, shortness if breath. Esophageal spasm from gerd can give you pressure pain. Good history/physical, stress test, endoscopy.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd?

Accepted Answer

More on GERD too: Healthtap is full of answers regarding gerd's causes, variations, and approaches for prevention. Please type "gerd" in the search box, and i think you'll find all the responses you could want!

Question 7

i am 46 year old , take nexium (esomeprazole) almost 6 months treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. lately i have erectile dysfunction. ?

Accepted Answer

ED: Erectile dysfunction is fairly common in the mid 40s, but when it comes on suddenly, it is a good idea to have a medical evaluation to determine if there is a specific medical cause. It is not likely to be due to the Nexium (esomeprazole). I would see your doctor as soon as you can for evaluation and possible treatment. Good luck.

Question 8

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 9

hiatal hernia or gastroesophageal reflux disease produce a feeling of lump in throat? other symptoms bloating, regurgitation. .especially afte meals.

Accepted Answer

GI workup: May need to see Gastro-enterologist  , and have 
endoscopy . if not done  and treat with H2A or PPI
type medications

Question 10

whats gastroesophageal reflux disease? is a cough, sore throat, spitting up little blood (not sure if still doing it) and burping a lot  symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: All the symptoms you mentioned can be caused by ger. In ger! , acid from your stomach can backflow to your lungs to cause a cough and bloody mucusas well as causinf a sore throat.

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Can children get gastroesophageal reflux disease? my 8-year-old has been complaining about burning in her chest after eating certain foods. is it possible that she has gerd, or is it only an adult disease?

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Can gastroesophageal reflux disease cause chest tightness, inability to catch a deep breathe, soreness?

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I've been having chest pain right in the middle of my chest since last thursday evening after eating ice cream-which i never eat. i have a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease but it usually doesn't last this long nor does a heart attack right?

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Gastroesophageal reflux, occasional difficulty swallowing & heavy chest with short breaths. then came insomnia -early mornings. is this hiatal hernia?

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What's a way to distinguish between gastroesophageal reflux and cardiac problem symptoms?

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What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease gerd?

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I am 46 year old , take nexium (esomeprazole) almost 6 months treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux. lately i have erectile dysfunction. ?

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

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Hiatal hernia or gastroesophageal reflux disease produce a feeling of lump in throat? other symptoms bloating, regurgitation. .especially afte meals.

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Whats gastroesophageal reflux disease? is a cough, sore throat, spitting up little blood (not sure if still doing it) and burping a lot symptoms?

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