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8 months pregnant. can't drink carbonated drinks or eat spicy food without intense pain burn in throat and chest when swallowing. is this gerd?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

At 8 months: many women have GERD like symptomatology due the the increased pressure on the stomach. However this does NOT mean no treatment is necessary. Ask you OB-GYN what he / she suggests for symptomatic relief! Hope this helps!! Dr Z

Answered 6/12/2016

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