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Suggest Treatment For Severe Acid Reflux After Recovering From Viral Infection
Question: I was sick about two weeks ago with a mysterious virus that lasted approx. 6 weeks. Fatigue, throat ulcers, swollen neck lymph node. I was told by my doctor that it was an adenovirus that had to run its course. I started feeling better up until last week when i started to feel some unpleasant digestive issues. Fast forward to now, and i am having the worst acid reflux of my life. Day and night. It never goes away, only slightly, but always still there. My question is: could this still be the same virus wreaking havok on my body?
Brief Answer:
Not the same ongoing virus
Detailed Answer:
hello ,
I have gone through the details you have provided. It is not he same virus causing your symptoms. I suggest that you take omeprazole for 6 weeks. in case your symptoms persist beyond 6 weeks then you need further investigations.
Avoid citrus fruits, chocolate mint, deep fried foods, red meat and alcohol and caffeinated and carbonated drinks
Not the same ongoing virus
Detailed Answer:
hello ,
I have gone through the details you have provided. It is not he same virus causing your symptoms. I suggest that you take omeprazole for 6 weeks. in case your symptoms persist beyond 6 weeks then you need further investigations.
Avoid citrus fruits, chocolate mint, deep fried foods, red meat and alcohol and caffeinated and carbonated drinks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
What are the chances that this is a bacterial infection?
Brief Answer:
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Less likely to be a bacterial infection
as they usually present with vomiting and abdominal pain. in the absence of fever pain and vomiting bacterial infections do not need treatment. could be anew viral infection. or reaction to drugs( incase you had taken any pain killers or antibiotics)
hope this helps
regards
Dr Samir Patil
Unlikely
Detailed Answer:
Less likely to be a bacterial infection
as they usually present with vomiting and abdominal pain. in the absence of fever pain and vomiting bacterial infections do not need treatment. could be anew viral infection. or reaction to drugs( incase you had taken any pain killers or antibiotics)
hope this helps
regards
Dr Samir Patil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I have not taken any painkillers or antibiotics. I just woke up with the most terrible reflux, burning severely up into my throat and severe pain in my upper abdomen. I do not have health insurance and was considering going to the hospital. Is this a good idea? Do you think they would do any testing on me?
Brief Answer:
If pain is severe visit a hospital
Detailed Answer:
hello,
in case the pain is severe then visit a hospital. if it is mild take omeprazole which is available as an over the counter medication.
hope this helps
regards
Dr Samir Patil
If pain is severe visit a hospital
Detailed Answer:
hello,
in case the pain is severe then visit a hospital. if it is mild take omeprazole which is available as an over the counter medication.
hope this helps
regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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