Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
125 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should I Be Worried For Feeling Slight Acid In Upper Part Of Stomach When Drinking Water?

hi, am a 51y man, i had an car accident 12 hours ago, i went to the emergency room the doctor ask if I feel any pain, if fact I was not on pain, he ask me to do a chest x ray, and he examined me and said your ok , but now when I drink water I feel like slight acid in the upper part of my stomach, is it some think I should worry a bout?
posted on Sun, 26 Jan 2014
Twitter Mon, 27 Jan 2014 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 27 Jan 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for writing to HCM.

Its acute gastritis...its normal to have it following a stress like accident...take a ppi for a week and it will resolve...reduce stress.

Dr. Ashish Verma
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Should I Be Worried For Feeling Slight Acid In Upper Part Of Stomach When Drinking Water?

Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. Its acute gastritis...its normal to have it following a stress like accident...take a ppi for a week and it will resolve...reduce stress. Dr. Ashish Verma