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What Causes Spitting Of Blood With History Of Acid Reflux?

Hi! I m 24 yrs old, I m just concerned I have experience early this morning when i wake up spitting so much blood, some even look like blood cloth, I thought its fom my teeth or gums but when i gargled it just wash out and no sign of any wounds.. this is the first time this happened to me, I m just worried,I m a non smoker, and just drink cassually, I have a history of acid reflux but I have treated it already.. Please help, what could this be?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are due to acid reflux disease also known as ' GASTROINTESTINAL REFLUX DISEASE '

In this condition the upper sphincter of esophagus allow the acidic content of stomach to come back upto pharynx ,

This causes rashes in thraot ,which ultimately leads to bleeding .

I would suggset you to :-

- Avoid eating spicy and heavy food ( fatty and sugary ).

- Take small and frequeng meals .

- Eat at least one hour before going to bed .

- Take a light walk after every meal.

- Take antacid (gelusil) to neutralize the acidity .

Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination and to rule out condition like sever throat infection or respiratory infection (due to smoking).

Doctor may order X-ray of upper digestive system, monitor PH level of digestive system or endoscopy.

Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers like ranitidine , Proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole to reduce the acid production or laxative like sodium picosulfate .

There can be surgical option is also there for esophagus sphincter is above treatment fails .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Spitting Of Blood With History Of Acid Reflux?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are due to acid reflux disease also known as GASTROINTESTINAL REFLUX DISEASE In this condition the upper sphincter of esophagus allow the acidic content of stomach to come back upto pharynx , This causes rashes in thraot ,which ultimately leads to bleeding . I would suggset you to :- - Avoid eating spicy and heavy food ( fatty and sugary ). - Take small and frequeng meals . - Eat at least one hour before going to bed . - Take a light walk after every meal. - Take antacid (gelusil) to neutralize the acidity . Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination and to rule out condition like sever throat infection or respiratory infection (due to smoking). Doctor may order X-ray of upper digestive system, monitor PH level of digestive system or endoscopy. Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers like ranitidine , Proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole to reduce the acid production or laxative like sodium picosulfate . There can be surgical option is also there for esophagus sphincter is above treatment fails . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari