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Severe heartburn for 1st time & unable to lay down. also ankle swelling next day (better with elevation) along with painful swallowing.
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Heartburn: Heartburn and difficulty swallowing can be related, take Tums or Gaviscon to relieve symptoms and if they persist you probably should start zantac (ranitidine) or Pepcid then see your doctor. I cannot link your ankle swelling with the above ymptoms. This needs to be evaluated. Did you take nsaids to treat the swelling? These can cause heartburn.
Answered 2/18/2015
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You can try: An over the counter medication. Zantac (ranitidine) is an example. But, i would advise a check up with your internist.
Answered 9/8/2013
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