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Is Bitterness In Tongue A Sign Of Swineflu?

Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015

Question: Sir
I feel my tounge bitter feal from the morning. Not too high little bitterness is there. No feaver. What may the reason for bitternes.
You know swineflu is killing many in the country. I am more worried about me and my family. Is the new swine flu so dangerous. We are in XXXXXXX Tamilnadu.

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This could be due to gastric reflux.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be due to gastric reflux.
I recommend the following.
1) Avoid taking coffee or tea in empty stomach.
2) Avoid spicy and junk foods.
3) Keeo regular diet habits and avoid skipping meals.
4) Have your dinner at least 3 hours before bedtime.
5) Proton pump inhibitors like tablet rabeprazole.

Yes swine flu is dangerous and it can lead to even death in some cases.It will not happen in all cases of swine flu. But what you are having is most probably not swine flu at all. If you feel sick , consult your doctor as early as possible.

You will be fine.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Paparaja S (12 minutes later)

Thanks Dr.
I feel so panic on it. Is it safe if i take vaccine for swineflu. Is it there effect in taking it. Why so much of death of swineflu any particular reason .

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, swine flu vaccine is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the folliw up.
Yes, Swine flu vaccine is safe.
Swine flu vaccine is adviced for people suffering from diabetes, children below 5 years and the elderly above 60 years, post transplant patients, chronic kidney patients, pregnant and post-partum women have been identified as high risk.
Presently the trivalent vaccine available in the market is said to be effective against three strains of flu virus responsible for causing both H1N1 and the seasonal flu (H3N2 strain).
Deaths in swine flu could be due to respiratory failure.

Wish you a good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Paparaja S (9 minutes later)

Thanks a lot Dr. Does the swineflu death now going will have sucess if we take the vaccine. Even other patient can also take na. Any prob will b there if they take .

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, vaccine could be effective against the swine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
Vaccine is effective against swine flu prevention.

Though I have mentioned the high risk groups, others also could take.
There won't be a problem
Wish you a good health.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta