Constant heartburn? is it serious? i m scared.?!
Question: Constant heartburn.? is it serious.? i m scared..?
i have been having heartburn constantly for the past two-three weeks... well i m not sure if its heartburn or not because one night, i had acid in my throat and after that, i haven't had burning chest feeling but i have had constant BURPING, difficulty swallowing, obstruction in throat feeling, somewhat chest pain in the middle of chest, increased tendency to pass gas, more frequent bowel movements and urination..all of this in past 2-3 weeks and still continuing... i have been taking ginger honey juice but it doesnt seem to help much... well it sorta did for my swallowing difficulty... but these gases in my system just dont seem to go away!!! what is this.?.?.? help.. i m gonna go to doctor tomorrow... but i need answers!!!
btw, i havent vomited yet and i m not feeling that nauseous.Health Question & Answer
btw, i havent vomited yet and i m not feeling that nauseous.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Your symptoms do indeed sound like an acid issue. Your doctor will probably prescribe some medication for this like Protonix, or a similar drug. Stomach acid with GERD (reflux) can be quite painful, give you pain similar to a heart attack, make you nauseous and vomit (which usually relieves the pain), and general ill feeling. If you have been unable to eat much due to the pain, this is the cause of your excess gas and diarrhea.
For immediate relief, take a liquid extra-strength antacid like Mylanta, Pepto Bismol will work also. This is only for a quick fix, and will not correct the problem causing your acid problem. You are doing the best thing by going to the doctor, as he may want to run some tests, to make sure nothing else is going on.
Though Ginger is recommended for an upset stomach, it can make an acid problem worse, so I would not use the ginger for now.
I sure hope you're feeling better soon. I know what it feels like as I have had the same problem for years, until I was given Protonix which I take every day. Good Luck. ?Health Question & Answer
For immediate relief, take a liquid extra-strength antacid like Mylanta, Pepto Bismol will work also. This is only for a quick fix, and will not correct the problem causing your acid problem. You are doing the best thing by going to the doctor, as he may want to run some tests, to make sure nothing else is going on.
Though Ginger is recommended for an upset stomach, it can make an acid problem worse, so I would not use the ginger for now.
I sure hope you're feeling better soon. I know what it feels like as I have had the same problem for years, until I was given Protonix which I take every day. Good Luck. ?Health Question & Answer
As a medical professional and daughter of a dad with stomach problems, your symptoms sound like you have either Irritable bowel syndrome or acid reflux disease. Both problems can be treated with medication and some slight diet changes. I'm not a doctor but I have had all of those symptoms myself and have IBS and acid relux. Good luck.Health Question & Answer
I've had the same problem for over 3 years and I'm only 14. It might be acid reflux, I take pepcid complete, that might help. I would see a doctor anyways.Health Question & Answer
I know you may not believe this but pure apple cidar vinegar is one of the best things that you can drink for heartburn and many other ailments. Just pour a little into a glass and drink it. Don't gulp it down because it is really strong. The first drink may really make your chest/stomach burn but it will stop quickly. Most of the time this is caused because you do not have enough acid in your system. It's not because you have to much.
Apple Cidar Vinegar is truly a cure for lots of things and also a natural disinfectant. Even try a vinegar fizz.
Put some vinegar in a glass (a few ounces) add just a little water so it isn't so strong, a little sugar, stand over the sink and put a spoonful of baking (not baking powder) soda and drink it right away. It really foams up so take it quick. It really does settle a sour stomach. My dad was born in 1897 and mom in 1905 and they used this for years as did most of us kids.Health Question & Answer
Apple Cidar Vinegar is truly a cure for lots of things and also a natural disinfectant. Even try a vinegar fizz.
Put some vinegar in a glass (a few ounces) add just a little water so it isn't so strong, a little sugar, stand over the sink and put a spoonful of baking (not baking powder) soda and drink it right away. It really foams up so take it quick. It really does settle a sour stomach. My dad was born in 1897 and mom in 1905 and they used this for years as did most of us kids.Health Question & Answer