Dublin, OH
A 28-year-old male asked:
Have constant gagging been chewing on altoids for about 5 years to help with it. now have bad acid reflux guessing because of peppermint. any idea?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
See your doctor: He/she can listen and examine you, and determine if you have acid reflux disease. If that's the case and treatment doesn't work, he/she can refer to a GI doctor.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Uncertain: Ingestion of too much peppermint oil can cause nausea/ vomiting, abdominal pain, v heart rate, respiratory problems & dizziness. However, Peppermint oil has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion & irritable bowel syndrome).
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Last updated Jan 1, 2020
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