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Protonix For Gerd

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Dr.  Ratnakar Kini MD

Hi, I have GERD and likely LPR also.I would expect that a nissen fundoplication would help both the GERD and LPR correct?The LPR symptoms because in the throat and associated chronic fatigue appear more ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.   Sunil MD

Other than aspiration, are there any ways by which GERD or GERD complications can cause trouble breathing ( esophagitis causing pressure against respiratory system etc.)? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Amit Jain MD

but recently am having them once a week or every other week. It's extremely debilitating. I have GERD and am on a GERD diet, Protonix , I have elevated my bed, don't eat before bed, blah blah but it's ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amit Jain ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Amit Jain MD

I have GERD . And lately I have been getting pain in the chest, but at the same time it burns. Also ... it was GERD. Doesn t GERD mimic the symptoms of a heart attack? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amit Jain ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S MD

Long-term chronic GERD in young adult? : I have just recently started treatment (1 40 mg Tecta daily) for what I believe has been a fairly long-term chronic GERD. I'm a 30 year old male and I believe ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr. M Y Shareef MD

. Unable to take anything and has refused. Is on Protonix and Reglan as well. Seriously considering a G ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. M Y Shareef ( General Surgeon)
Dr.  Richa Agarwal MD

I am a 54 year old female who is experiencing premature atrial contractions. I have recently been diagnosed with gerd. I am on axid for gerd as protonix was making my heart race more. I am on 120 mg of... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Richa Agarwal ( OBGYN)
Dr.    Muhammad Ahmad MD

I have a medical Hx of DM 2, GERD, and HTN. I was recently dx with duodenitis, gastritis, esophagitis, and hiatal hernia. My GERD is controlled by Prilosec and Zantac. I am concerned because I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ahmad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi MD

I have GERD and my doctor has put me on several pills which are not working. I have been on nexitum, protonix, aciphex, dexilant and etc. What can I take? With this GERD I have lost 65 pounds in the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

I am constantly worried it is a stomach ulcer/cancer/GERD, when I worry the stomach ache seems to be more prevalent.I am constantly worried it is a stomach ulcer/cancer/GERD, I am constantly worried ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)