Question 1

can a tonsillectomy cause severe gerd symptoms? prior to the surgery i had occasional reflux. now it's severe. any correlation?

Accepted Answer

Study in progress: The hypothesis is that many patients have silent laryngopharyngeal reflux and by reducing the acid entrance into the oropharynx, patients will have less post tonsillectomy pain due to decreased acid irritation of the surgical wound (tonsil fossas). Are you taking a PPI currently?  Ref. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01777854

Question 2

i have been having pretty severe gerd symptoms since the birth of my second child. i am now suffering from anxiety attacks. what can i do?

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See your doctor: If you want to treat/control both conditions, medicines for either might interact, that's why you need to be counseled right, also you need to know which drugs won't affect breastfeeding if you are still nursing,

Question 3

what are the most severe symptoms of acid reflux or gerd?

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Problems : The most severe symptoms of GERD would be pneumonia from reflux going in to the lungs, or massive bleeding from severe esophageal ulceration. Over the longer term, a stricture of the esophagus or the development of esophageal cancer are also quite bad. Fortunately, these are all uncommon. Unfortunately, they are not predictable for an individual. Hope this helps!

Question 4

i feel severe pressure in my head after having gerd sensetive food, i don't have any other symptom(e.g hurtburn etc.). whats wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Your Symptoms may: All be related to stress and fatigue. See your dr for a comprehensive check up. Cut down on caffeine, spicy foods, soda, orange juice etc. Lighten up and have a vacation!

Question 5

my symptoms from beginning subtle, to now..more severe in past 4 years. muscle loss, gerd, short of breathe, off balance, 0 libido.....any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Variety of symptoms: You need a full physical which is a comprehensive medical eval....Sounds like multiple issues.

Question 6

recent severe aching in hands/feet plus gerd symptoms disappeared after drastically restricting eating. worried about fast weight loss. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Gluten Sensitivity: Wheat gluten sensitivity can cause severe gastrointestinal and pain symptoms including reflux, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, joint and muscle pain, fasciitis in hands and feet, and fibromyalgia type pain. If you stopped eating wheat and those symptoms disappeared, it is likely you are sensitive. That does not mean you have celiac disease, but you may want the blood test. Good luck!

Question 7

i have a pretty severe burn from my gerd in my throat and ostacious tube. what can i do to relieve the symptoms of the burn?

Accepted Answer

GERD: if you do not have an established diagnosis of Gerd, then I would recommend that you take chewable antacids, such as Tums, (calcium carbonate) whenever you have the burning. If you have the burning more than three times a week, See your doctor. Antireflux measures, such as tilting your bed, avoiding foods which cause Gerd, and avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and smoking are also important. Good luck.

Question 8

refractory gerd , esophageal spasms, chest pain, triggered by anti-platelet tx.now off prescription but symptoms remain despite ppi and h2. drs out of ideas. severe?

Accepted Answer

Anti-reflux surgery: You are experiencing medically refractory reflux disease meaning the medicines are not working for you and the natural anti-reflux valve at the top of your stomach has failed. Fortunately minimally invasive anti-reflux surgery, usually with a nissen fundoplication (and hiatal hernia repair too if necessary) can cure you and take you off meds forever. See a surgeon that specializes in reflux.

Question 9

symptoms of gerd?

Accepted Answer

Quite a few symptoms: Gastroesophageal reflux disease=acid from stomach refluxing into esophagus/mouth causing symptoms such as acid/sour taste in mouth, chest pain/heartburn, indigestion/dyspepsia, biter taste if bile comes up, sorethroat/hoarseness, coughing--symptoms often worse with spicey, fatty foods, alcohol, mint, caffeine etc...Everyone refluxes a bit; too much =gerd. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 10

what makes gerd symptoms worse?

Accepted Answer

See below: Eating within 3 hours of bedtime, overating, meals high in fat, tomatoes, spicy foods, nicotine, chocolate, peppermint, and alcohol can all make gerd worse.

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Can a tonsillectomy cause severe gerd symptoms? prior to the surgery i had occasional reflux. now it's severe. any correlation?

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I have been having pretty severe gerd symptoms since the birth of my second child. i am now suffering from anxiety attacks. what can i do?

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What are the most severe symptoms of acid reflux or gerd?

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I feel severe pressure in my head after having gerd sensetive food, i don't have any other symptom(e.g hurtburn etc.). whats wrong with me?

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My symptoms from beginning subtle, to now..more severe in past 4 years. muscle loss, gerd, short of breathe, off balance, 0 libido.....any ideas?

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Recent severe aching in hands/feet plus gerd symptoms disappeared after drastically restricting eating. worried about fast weight loss. suggestions?

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I have a pretty severe burn from my gerd in my throat and ostacious tube. what can i do to relieve the symptoms of the burn?

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Refractory gerd , esophageal spasms, chest pain, triggered by anti-platelet tx.now off prescription but symptoms remain despite ppi and h2. drs out of ideas. severe?

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Symptoms of gerd?

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What makes gerd symptoms worse?

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