Suggest Treatment For Blurred Vision And Distended Abdomen

Posted on Sat, 24 Dec 2016

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Question : Hi, I was trying to figure out what is going on with my body. I started today with a the constant burning in my stomach all the way up my throat, distended stomach, blurred vision, middle and lower back pain
this continued all day as usual but today, my right ankle and foot and lower leg has swelled up. its twice the size of my other legl. its tingling and burns on the bottom of my foot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

There are 4 issues at hand. Two of which require specific conditions to be either treated or ruled out.

The burning sensation and distention indicate GERD (Gastrosophageal Reflux disease) and possible gastritis. PPIs can be given empirically in addition to gastro kinetic agents like domepridone for 2 weeks to see for improvement.

The swollen leg can be due to a number of reasons and a Doppler ultrasound should be advised to rule out the possibility of a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis).

The blurred vision and back pain don't match with above conditions and can be due to a number of unrelated causes. CBC, ESR, basic metabolic profile, PT/APTT, INR should be advised. Visual field defects should be looked for and fundoscopy be done. The back should be examined and an x ray of lumbosacral spine , if required can be advised.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (21 minutes later)

Thank you for your time. I am on proteomics for my stomach issues and have tried ever script my dr has provided.
I feel like my back pain is because of my stomach issues but sure.
The blurred vision just happened today for the first time ever in my life. I am beyond dizzy and lightheaded, shaking like a leaf. I am beyond irritable. My ankle is nothing to worry about with numbness going down both my arm and leg as well as the ankle so swolle ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello again

If the back pain occurs simultaneously with the GERD symptoms then it can be related to IBS (irritable Bowel Syndrome).

As I explained in my previous answer that a vascular cause needs to be ruled out w.r.t the lower limb. If none is found then musculoskeletal pain should be treated with NSAIDs and muscle relaxants.

Thanks

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