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Suggest Remedy For Stomach Pain, Nausea And Post Nasal Drip
Question: Hi there, I am 22 years old, I have had an ekg which came back perfect, doctor prescribed me omeprazole for acid reflux, as well as prozac for the anxiety I have. I get a sensation in my wind pipe area like at the little dip in collar bone below the XXXXXXX apple that spasms. It is not painful but it spasms and scares me to death. Sometimes it is also like a thud in the chest, and my body feels hot briefly likely from the intense fear. I also had blood work done which came back perfect as well. I also get a persistant tickle that is worse at times than other in that same dip of my collar bone as well. All of this developed about a week after I got over a bad cold in early december. Any thoughts! I also get some stomach pains and nausea but doc said that is from my prozac as I am only on week 2.I also freak my self out by googling symptoms.It also happens when I mam running and also bending over to get something. It does not bother me much at night. Could it be from post nasal drip, or what do you think. My doctor thinks acid reflux, and anxiety.
Brief Answer:
it seems to be acid reflux and anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Considering the symptoms you have your mentioned ,I agree with your doctor that most likely they are due to Acid reflux and Anxiety.
The feeling of spasm on throat, the tickle ,nausea and stomach pains are very suggestive for acid reflux.In this condition the stomach acid moves u into esophagus and throat causing irritation and inflammation of the throat.This causes he sensation of a lump in throat,the spasm and the feeling of difficulty getting air.This can cause you the sensation of the need to clear your throat.
These symptoms of throat spasm can aslo be caused from post nasal drip because acid reflux is a common cause of post nasal drip.
These symptoms may get worse from physical activity and bending over because both of them increase the amount of stomach acid that moves up.
It is known that acid reflux is strongly related to anxiety and stress so this can make the symptoms worse.
You need to make some lifestyle changes to manage reflux symptoms.
-You should avoid fatty,processed ,spicy foods.Avoid coffee ,alcohol,smoking etc
-Eat only healthy foods mostly green vegetables.
-Eat small frequent meals instead of 3 major meals.
-Drink plenty of fluids.
You should take a PPI drug like Omeprazole to inhibit the acid production in stomach.
Try to relax and it would be a good idea to stop feeding your anxiety by googling your symptoms.I would suggest to continue with the medication that your doctor has prescribed (Omeprazole ,Prozac).
Hope this is helpful to you.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
it seems to be acid reflux and anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Considering the symptoms you have your mentioned ,I agree with your doctor that most likely they are due to Acid reflux and Anxiety.
The feeling of spasm on throat, the tickle ,nausea and stomach pains are very suggestive for acid reflux.In this condition the stomach acid moves u into esophagus and throat causing irritation and inflammation of the throat.This causes he sensation of a lump in throat,the spasm and the feeling of difficulty getting air.This can cause you the sensation of the need to clear your throat.
These symptoms of throat spasm can aslo be caused from post nasal drip because acid reflux is a common cause of post nasal drip.
These symptoms may get worse from physical activity and bending over because both of them increase the amount of stomach acid that moves up.
It is known that acid reflux is strongly related to anxiety and stress so this can make the symptoms worse.
You need to make some lifestyle changes to manage reflux symptoms.
-You should avoid fatty,processed ,spicy foods.Avoid coffee ,alcohol,smoking etc
-Eat only healthy foods mostly green vegetables.
-Eat small frequent meals instead of 3 major meals.
-Drink plenty of fluids.
You should take a PPI drug like Omeprazole to inhibit the acid production in stomach.
Try to relax and it would be a good idea to stop feeding your anxiety by googling your symptoms.I would suggest to continue with the medication that your doctor has prescribed (Omeprazole ,Prozac).
Hope this is helpful to you.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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