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Question: Since becoming pregnant at the age of 18 I have had heartburn but now for about the past year I have had severe indigestion/ heartburn almost everyday. I also seem to have a lot of gas where I am burping a lot. Any ideas as to what could be going on?
Brief Answer:
Symptoms likely to be due to Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms
history of upper gastrointestinal symptoms dating back to your 1st pregnancy , possibility of Reflux oesophagitis secondary to Gastroesophageal reflux needs to be considered. Also remote possibility of hiatus hernia needs to be considered.
As this symptoms have been present for a very long time, I assume you would have tried all the over the counter medication to relief. I would suggest the following
1. Thorough evaluation from your Physician preferable Gastroenterologist
2. Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for further evaluation
3. Barium Swallow Contrast study may be required based on Gastroscopy findings
In the meantime i would suggest the following
1. Eat small quantity of meals more frequently
2. Avoid sleeping/lying down immediately after consumption of food/water
3. Antacid like Pantoprozole along with gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful in relieving the symptoms to some extent
4. Avoid caffienated/carbonated/alcoholic beverages
5.Weight reduction if you are overweight
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Symptoms likely to be due to Gastroesophageal reflux
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
history of upper gastrointestinal symptoms dating back to your 1st pregnancy , possibility of Reflux oesophagitis secondary to Gastroesophageal reflux needs to be considered. Also remote possibility of hiatus hernia needs to be considered.
As this symptoms have been present for a very long time, I assume you would have tried all the over the counter medication to relief. I would suggest the following
1. Thorough evaluation from your Physician preferable Gastroenterologist
2. Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for further evaluation
3. Barium Swallow Contrast study may be required based on Gastroscopy findings
In the meantime i would suggest the following
1. Eat small quantity of meals more frequently
2. Avoid sleeping/lying down immediately after consumption of food/water
3. Antacid like Pantoprozole along with gastric motility increasing drug like Domperidone which is available as over the counter medication will be helpful in relieving the symptoms to some extent
4. Avoid caffienated/carbonated/alcoholic beverages
5.Weight reduction if you are overweight
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
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