A member asked:

I weigh 148 and 5'3 (i gained this weight all last year due to lifestyle) almost all weight since in abdomen, could that be why my gerd is so bad???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

GERD: This may be a partial explanation, but better to be checked and make certain you have not gotten Helicobacter pylori infection and/or a large hiatus hernia or some other problem. See a gastroenterologist. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 11/15/2014

3.5k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I weigh 148 and 5'3 (i gained this weight all last year due to lifestyle) almost all weight since in abdomen, could that be why my gerd is so bad???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

GERD & Lft side middle/upper abdominal discomfort. Last night, sudden onset of nausea. Can't vomit b/c fundoplication. Better today. Pea sized knot next to naval(no real naval due to prior surgery). Stanford appt in May. OK to wait until then?

A member asked:

I have GERD biopsy results mild chronic gastritis, No other findings. On dexilant 60 and pepcid 40. Bad upper abdominal pain that radiates to back. Careful with diet avoiding GERD triggers. Empty stomach, fruits most proteins and oily foods trigger?

A member asked:

Is it possible for a 23 year old to have esophageal cancer? I think i have gerd, been having acid reflux. Today my bowel movement was blackish and had a dark streak. Had some squid the other day, worried

A member asked:

3 years old has GERD since 6 months no eating solid just drinking supplement . Now presents high liver enzymes and has petechiae in palate suggests?

A member asked:

Upset & nauseated belly occurs every few months lasts for a few days, it feels better when laying down.Food doesnt make it any worse.Have gerd /hernia?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Passing yellow floating stools with bad smell. Liver, Gallbladder and pancrease (pancrelipase) enzymes are normal. Seen at ER last night, low potassium, GERD & UTI?

Male 41 yrs, 340 lbs 5'10 has been having a Burning sensation in his upped abdomen real bad. What can cause this besides GERD?

I have had bad heartburn and GERD for about a month now. Was on Prilosec for 2 weeks, stopped. Smoked for 2 days after, felt abdomen pain and esophagus restriction, etc. No longer smoking. And more heartburn. Hiatal hernia maybe? Does it heal itself?

I ate whatever I wanted and weighted 135 in October. Started to watch a little and was about 132 in November. Got GERD and changed diet now I weigh 123. Is all this weigh from diet or is something else wrong with me?

I have a hiatal hernia- I am also at my highest weight (5'3 weighing 153 lb) almost all fat in stomach. if I lost weight, will it help hernia & GERD?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?