What Causes Acidity, Abdominal Pain And Chills?

Posted on Fri, 27 May 2016

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Question : Hi, ive been having quite a bit of acidity and my abdomen is been hurting off and on. Right now its rather painful. Also been getting chills.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (53 minutes later)

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (8 minutes later)

Also a bit of nausea

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gastritis/GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM.
You are reporting to have acidity,hurting and nausea,
Your symptoms seems to be related with :
- gastritis/stomach ulcer
- GERD( acid reflux)
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend to do;
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
Meantime I would suggest to :
- eat often and small amount of meal
- avoid fatty, spicy and chilly foods
- use two pillows when you lay down
- avoid unnecessary stress
- increase physical activity
- use PPI's drugs like Prilosec OTC
- use antacids like Gaviscon
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

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