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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acid Reflux With Back Pain
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Sat, 25 Mar 2017
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Question : I'm having extreme acid reflux with back pain. It's been going on for 5 days. I am on Prilosec after having an EGD more than 10 years ago. I've tried every thing possible and nothing is giving me relief. My doctor is out of town this week. I am a 71 year old female. I'm in extreme pain. Any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Cardio-vascular issues should be ruled out too...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I am sorry for the health problems with acid reflux you are going through.
I need to have a few more details regarding the pain you are having:
- where is it located apart back pain? stomach (epigaster)?
- are you having distended tum?
- is the pain getting worse after you eat? when you exercise or run a physical activity?
- are you also having difficulty in breathing?
As the pain is not getting better although the treatment for 5 days now, then, I advise to go to ER for immediate evaluation and treatment. I want to make sure you are not having cardio-vascular event.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
Cardio-vascular issues should be ruled out too...
Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,
I am sorry for the health problems with acid reflux you are going through.
I need to have a few more details regarding the pain you are having:
- where is it located apart back pain? stomach (epigaster)?
- are you having distended tum?
- is the pain getting worse after you eat? when you exercise or run a physical activity?
- are you also having difficulty in breathing?
As the pain is not getting better although the treatment for 5 days now, then, I advise to go to ER for immediate evaluation and treatment. I want to make sure you are not having cardio-vascular event.
All the best.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
To answer some of your questions:
The back pain is in the middle of my back. Putting heat on it seems to help.
Yes, my tummy feels distended. I feel like a balloon about to explode.
I have eaten very little in the past 5 days as the reflux does get worse. I've been drinking lots of water, eating toast and saltine crackers, very little else.
I don't know how it feels after I excercise, because I haven't felt up to doing ANYTHING! I have not been having difficulty breathing. My lipids are normal as I am on statins. My last EKG two years ago was normal. I am overweight and working with my doctor to get me to the gym!
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The back pain is in the middle of my back. Putting heat on it seems to help.
Yes, my tummy feels distended. I feel like a balloon about to explode.
I have eaten very little in the past 5 days as the reflux does get worse. I've been drinking lots of water, eating toast and saltine crackers, very little else.
I don't know how it feels after I excercise, because I haven't felt up to doing ANYTHING! I have not been having difficulty breathing. My lipids are normal as I am on statins. My last EKG two years ago was normal. I am overweight and working with my doctor to get me to the gym!
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Brief Answer:
Home remedies for acid reflux until you see your doctor....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, then, following are some advice to give relief from acid reflux until you see your doctor on Monday 27th:
- chew up a chewing gum for 30 minutes after meal. That will help clear off the acid from your stomach
- continue taking gaviscon (or even baking soda) after meal or when you feel the pain
- find licorice tablets at the food store, and take one tablet before meal. Licorice contains natural healing properties of the stomach
- Drink half a cup of aloe vera juice before meals; remember to choose that juice that is free of laxative (they have been removed)
- sleep on the left side
- avoid lying down after meals; instead, do some house work just to move around to help your stomach empty better
Hope this advice will help until you see your doctor.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Home remedies for acid reflux until you see your doctor....
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Ok, then, following are some advice to give relief from acid reflux until you see your doctor on Monday 27th:
- chew up a chewing gum for 30 minutes after meal. That will help clear off the acid from your stomach
- continue taking gaviscon (or even baking soda) after meal or when you feel the pain
- find licorice tablets at the food store, and take one tablet before meal. Licorice contains natural healing properties of the stomach
- Drink half a cup of aloe vera juice before meals; remember to choose that juice that is free of laxative (they have been removed)
- sleep on the left side
- avoid lying down after meals; instead, do some house work just to move around to help your stomach empty better
Hope this advice will help until you see your doctor.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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