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Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Heartburn With Ear Ache And Sore Throat
Question: l have been experiencing intermittent bouts of severe heartburn accompanied by either ear ache or an ache in my throat.
i am 69 and my health has been excellent to this point. i am still working full time as a teacher in West XXXXXXX and will be going back there in August.
i have had a hiatus hernia since 1992 but it has not given much troubl apart from a nasty phlegmy cough grom time to time.
nothing else of note
am on HRT and on moduretic though i dont seem to suffer any sign of raised BP in XXXXXXX
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i am 69 and my health has been excellent to this point. i am still working full time as a teacher in West XXXXXXX and will be going back there in August.
i have had a hiatus hernia since 1992 but it has not given much troubl apart from a nasty phlegmy cough grom time to time.
nothing else of note
am on HRT and on moduretic though i dont seem to suffer any sign of raised BP in XXXXXXX
.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There are a few causes for heart burn. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having pain?
2. any history of pain with heartburn? if yes then Does pain settle/improve after taking food?
3. any history of nausea, vomiting or fever?
4. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
5. are you on any medication other than HRT?
6. any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
7. any family history of chronic illness?
8. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There are a few causes for heart burn. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having pain?
2. any history of pain with heartburn? if yes then Does pain settle/improve after taking food?
3. any history of nausea, vomiting or fever?
4. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
5. are you on any medication other than HRT?
6. any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
7. any family history of chronic illness?
8. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
answer tp your quedtions
1 a general tightness
in the chest area .slight discomfort for about 2 weeks now only but very intermittently
2 no history of heartburn except in childbirth
3 no history
4 no history
5 have been on moduretic for some yesrs though it would appear there is n o need at least in XXXXXXX
6 my mother died of a CVA Therve is history of Cancer and Hesrt disease in my mothers family
and no to the rest
1 a general tightness
in the chest area .slight discomfort for about 2 weeks now only but very intermittently
2 no history of heartburn except in childbirth
3 no history
4 no history
5 have been on moduretic for some yesrs though it would appear there is n o need at least in XXXXXXX
6 my mother died of a CVA Therve is history of Cancer and Hesrt disease in my mothers family
and no to the rest
Brief Answer:
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I'm sorry for the delay. Your symptoms are Probable due to Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I would suggest you to perform following measures & if problem persists then get an appointment for a gasntroenterologist as he is specialized in treating these conditions. Also you would be requiring some medicines which are prescription only meds and you can get easily by visiting him. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I'm sorry for the delay. Your symptoms are Probable due to Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). I would suggest you to perform following measures & if problem persists then get an appointment for a gasntroenterologist as he is specialized in treating these conditions. Also you would be requiring some medicines which are prescription only meds and you can get easily by visiting him. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- a baseline ECG to confirm status of heart
- take small frequent meals.
- take 30-45mins walk/exercise daily in the evening. It will make you fresh, healthy and is good for digestion.
- Don't lie down immediately after taking meal
- raise head end of your bed slightly(by an inch)
- Eat a diet rich in fiber, especially from fruits and vegetables
> AVOID:
fatty & oily food.
spices
heavy meals at night
carbonated & caffine drinks
chocolates
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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