Are Severe Cough, Nausea, Brain Fog And Dizziness Signs Of Food Allergy?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2016

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Question : I am producing cough accompany by nausea, brain fog, dizziness etc immediately after consuming food which last for some 10-15 minutes for many years.At first place my suspect is food allergy which could be one of the reason.I have been observing what food intensify the symptoms more however there are not much evidence i could collect.
I got to know that reason could be GERD, however hardly i feel any heartburn, gastric issue in general. Given this

1. Still is it possible that my above symptoms are due to GERD.
2. How could i test if there are any GERD issue by observation at home.
3. I started drinking lemon tea to increase the immune system. Suggest if it is wrong for me.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nexium

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Nausea can occur due to GERD.
But brain fog and dizziness are not symptoms of GERD.

The simplest way to know whether the symptoms are due to GERD is to take PPI medications like Nexium once daily before breakfast. You will get good relief. This is both diagnostic and therapeutic.

Lemon and other citrus should be avoided if you have symptoms of GERD.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Thanks for the answer.

Please answer few more questions :

1. How many days should i take Nexium to know whether it is due to GERD or not i.e when i should expect start getting relief.

2. Shall i take sompraz instead of Nexium which is suggested by my consulting ENT doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes you can take Sompraz instead of Nexium.
You may find signs of improvement even with one tablet. But for complete relief you may have to take it for 4-8 weeks.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar