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I hv severe gerd. can a beer, some olives and garlic bread with empty stomac cause smkind of strange feeling, sudden bp raise and heart rate raise?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Gerd: Alcohol and oily foods can certainly cause reflux, but it would take more than one beer to elevate the blood pressure and heart rate,although severe discomfort and/or anxiety could. I assume you take a medication like prilosec or nexium (esomeprazole) to control your GERD.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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A member asked:

I hv severe gerd. can a beer, some olives and garlic bread with empty stomac cause smkind of strange feeling, sudden bp raise and heart rate raise?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Lin agreed

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