Could it be a stomach ulcer or severe acid reflux and should I go to the er?
GERD. Not sure what your symptoms are, but if discomfort & no relief, yes.
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Can untreated and severe acid reflux lead to death from a bleeding stomach ulcer??
Yes, unfortunately. Although there are many causes for gastric (stomach) ulcers, severe acid production and reflux is one of them. (Also, severe acid reflux can cause a bleeding esophagus, or food tube, which can be fatal). Any internal bleeding can cause death, because often the bleeding is masked. If you have acid reflux, talk to a doctor about treatment options (meds, surgery) & get checked right away. Good luck!
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How do acid reflux and a stomach ulcer differ?
Related sometimes. A stomach ulcer is damage to the lining of the stomach ( hole) which can bleed, transform to something chronic, or just cause pain and suffering. Pain is a trigger to reflux, but so is a bad diet with excessive exposure to caffeine, alcohol, fizzy drinks, or fats which cause excessive acid production and leakage of acid into the esophagus. Both are treatable. Seek a doctor to help you.
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Does stomach ulcer or acid reflux makes you hungry every couple of hours?
Sure, but maybe... ...your symptoms arise outside the stomach, like pancreas, biliary tree, etc. Stomach issues can be categorized as: problems with inflammation (e.g. ulcers), with infection (e.g. H.pylori or parasites), with motility (examples: gastroparesis, gastric outlet obstruction), with secretion (hyper or hypo-acidity), infiltrative (lymphoma, cancer), blood flow (gastropathies), functional dyspepsias, etc.
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I suffer from acid reflux, and possible stomach ulcer, how can I manage the pain?
Block the acid. An acid blocker, such as Prilosec or Prevacid or Zantac (ranitidine) should help the pain. Also, avoid spicey or fried foods.
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I have a soar throat, and I also have a stomach ulcer. I keep burping and I keep swallowing, could this be acid reflux? Or a normal cold?
Sore throat. Your throat could be sore from your reflux, but see your doctor and get a throat culture to rule out a possible strep throat.
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Severe uncontrolled GERD (acid reflux). Can this cause stomach ulcers & internal bleeding?
Different. these are two different disease processes. You can have reflux from excess acid but it is usually a mechanical problem at the junction of stomach and esophagus. Consider talking to a doctor and getting Egd .
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Acid reflux and pain in the naval region for the past few month. Prescribed omeprazole for a month. During this month symptom disappeared and recurred intermittently. Doctor advised to treat this as a possible peptic ulcer with a course of 14 days prevpac
We can help. Sorry to hear about your situation. Acid overproduction in the gut can be a source of many GI problems. If you make a virtual appointment I would be happy to discuss this further and possibly get you started on a PrevPac (lansoprazole amoxicillin and clarithromycin).
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What are the main differences in symptoms between acid reflux and stomach ulcers?
Location. Pain location with acid reflux is typically in mid-lower chest, and has a burning quality. Pain from stomach ulcers will localize in the upper abdomen; pressing over stomach is usually painful.
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Can untreated and severe acid reflux lead to death from a bleeding stomach ulcer??
Yes, unfortunately. Although there are many causes for gastric (stomach) ulcers, severe acid production and reflux is one of them. (Also, severe acid reflux can cause a bleeding esophagus, or food tube, which can be fatal). Any internal bleeding can cause death, because often the bleeding is masked. If you have acid reflux, talk to a doctor about treatment options (meds, surgery) & get checked right away. Good luck!
Read more...
How do acid reflux and a stomach ulcer differ?
Related sometimes. A stomach ulcer is damage to the lining of the stomach ( hole) which can bleed, transform to something chronic, or just cause pain and suffering. Pain is a trigger to reflux, but so is a bad diet with excessive exposure to caffeine, alcohol, fizzy drinks, or fats which cause excessive acid production and leakage of acid into the esophagus. Both are treatable. Seek a doctor to help you.
Read more...
Does stomach ulcer or acid reflux makes you hungry every couple of hours?
Sure, but maybe... ...your symptoms arise outside the stomach, like pancreas, biliary tree, etc. Stomach issues can be categorized as: problems with inflammation (e.g. ulcers), with infection (e.g. H.pylori or parasites), with motility (examples: gastroparesis, gastric outlet obstruction), with secretion (hyper or hypo-acidity), infiltrative (lymphoma, cancer), blood flow (gastropathies), functional dyspepsias, etc.
Read more...
I suffer from acid reflux, and possible stomach ulcer, how can I manage the pain?
Block the acid. An acid blocker, such as Prilosec or Prevacid or Zantac (ranitidine) should help the pain. Also, avoid spicey or fried foods.
Read more...
I have a soar throat, and I also have a stomach ulcer. I keep burping and I keep swallowing, could this be acid reflux? Or a normal cold?
Sore throat. Your throat could be sore from your reflux, but see your doctor and get a throat culture to rule out a possible strep throat.
Read more...
Severe uncontrolled GERD (acid reflux). Can this cause stomach ulcers & internal bleeding?
Different. these are two different disease processes. You can have reflux from excess acid but it is usually a mechanical problem at the junction of stomach and esophagus. Consider talking to a doctor and getting Egd .
Read more...
Acid reflux and pain in the naval region for the past few month. Prescribed omeprazole for a month. During this month symptom disappeared and recurred intermittently. Doctor advised to treat this as a possible peptic ulcer with a course of 14 days prevpac
We can help. Sorry to hear about your situation. Acid overproduction in the gut can be a source of many GI problems. If you make a virtual appointment I would be happy to discuss this further and possibly get you started on a PrevPac (lansoprazole amoxicillin and clarithromycin).
Read more...
What are the main differences in symptoms between acid reflux and stomach ulcers?
Location. Pain location with acid reflux is typically in mid-lower chest, and has a burning quality. Pain from stomach ulcers will localize in the upper abdomen; pressing over stomach is usually painful.
Read more...