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Severe Constant Heartburn. Taking Prilosec, Drinking Vinegar In Vain. Causes For Heartburn?
Question: All of a sudden my daughter and I have constant unrelenting heartburn. We have tried Prilosec, drinking vinegar, etc. This has come on all of a sudden and my husband is not experiencing it. We live in the country, and heat with natural gas which we just got filled about a month ago. Plus, our dogs have TERRIBLE gas all of a sudden. No change in diet, drinking habits, exercise, etc. Help.
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Your symptoms are likely to be due to Gastroesophageal reflux Disease (GERD) which is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid or occasionally, bile flows back or refluxes into your food pipe (esophagus). When you swallow food, the lower esophageal sphincter which is a circular band of muscle around the bottom part of your esophagus relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach. Then it closes again. However, if this valve relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your esophagus, causing frequent heartburn and disrupting your normal daily routine. You are at risk of developing this if you are Obese, Diabetic, have Dry Mouth or if you smoke.
In view of the fact that you and your Daughter are suffering from this, I would recommend you to get yourself evaluated by a water, lose weight if you are obese, and avoid lying down immediately after having meals. Also get your Pets examined by a Vet.
Hope I have answered your query; I will be available if you have further follow-up queries.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
Thank you for posting your query.
Your symptoms are likely to be due to Gastroesophageal reflux Disease (GERD) which is a chronic digestive disease that occurs when stomach acid or occasionally, bile flows back or refluxes into your food pipe (esophagus). When you swallow food, the lower esophageal sphincter which is a circular band of muscle around the bottom part of your esophagus relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach. Then it closes again. However, if this valve relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your esophagus, causing frequent heartburn and disrupting your normal daily routine. You are at risk of developing this if you are Obese, Diabetic, have Dry Mouth or if you smoke.
In view of the fact that you and your Daughter are suffering from this, I would recommend you to get yourself evaluated by a water, lose weight if you are obese, and avoid lying down immediately after having meals. Also get your Pets examined by a Vet.
Hope I have answered your query; I will be available if you have further follow-up queries.
Good Luck.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
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Why would both of us have develooped it all of a sudden. We both have had heartburn in the past but not on a continuous non-stopping basis where medication doesn't even work. My theory was possibly inhaling bad propane or leaking propane due to the fact it is winter and the house is shut up with no open windows, etc. I know what GERD is but don't hink that is what is going on here.
Hello,
Thank you for writing back to me.
It is unlikely that your symptoms are being caused by exposure to propane. Exposure to lower levels is known to cause headache, euphoria, dizziness, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness and coma. Exposure to high levels of propane can cause cardiac arrest or seizures If you’re suspecting a natural gas leak, I would suggest the following:
a. Do not switch on any electrical appliance
b. Do not use the stove
c. Call Poison control or 911 immediately.
The most probable cause of the burning sensation would be gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by excessive retrograde progression of acid-containing gastric secretions into the esophagus due to lax lower oesophageal sphincter (LES). It can be aggravated by coffee, alcohol, chocolate, fatty meals intake or certain medications.
I would suggest the following:
a. Elevate your head while sleeping
b. Take an over the counter antacid like Tablet TUMS 1 tab twice a day or tablet Zantac 300 mg twice a day.
c. Avoid spicy and oily food
d. Avoid consuming alcohol, smoking and any pain killers
e. If the symptoms do not subside, please consult your physician who can prescribe a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole
Good Luck and Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
Thank you for writing back to me.
It is unlikely that your symptoms are being caused by exposure to propane. Exposure to lower levels is known to cause headache, euphoria, dizziness, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness and coma. Exposure to high levels of propane can cause cardiac arrest or seizures If you’re suspecting a natural gas leak, I would suggest the following:
a. Do not switch on any electrical appliance
b. Do not use the stove
c. Call Poison control or 911 immediately.
The most probable cause of the burning sensation would be gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is caused by excessive retrograde progression of acid-containing gastric secretions into the esophagus due to lax lower oesophageal sphincter (LES). It can be aggravated by coffee, alcohol, chocolate, fatty meals intake or certain medications.
I would suggest the following:
a. Elevate your head while sleeping
b. Take an over the counter antacid like Tablet TUMS 1 tab twice a day or tablet Zantac 300 mg twice a day.
c. Avoid spicy and oily food
d. Avoid consuming alcohol, smoking and any pain killers
e. If the symptoms do not subside, please consult your physician who can prescribe a proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole
Good Luck and Take Care.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Tauseef.
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