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What Causes Chrohn's Disease In Young Adults?
Question: My son is going to be 16, He seems to burp more than before. 3 /4 hours after dinner(from a eat out place), sometimes after playing. Should he be tested for acid reflux or chrohns
Brief Answer:
Yes he should be
Detailed Answer:
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Yes he should be investigated for acid reflux
Is he obese ?
Is he under stress ?
What is his diet pattern ?
Any history of tobacco, Smoking or alcohol ?
In the mean time give him some antacid and Tab Domperidone 10mg twice a day
Crohns is an inflammatory bowel disease, we should rule out common illness first ?
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
Yes he should be
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
Yes he should be investigated for acid reflux
Is he obese ?
Is he under stress ?
What is his diet pattern ?
Any history of tobacco, Smoking or alcohol ?
In the mean time give him some antacid and Tab Domperidone 10mg twice a day
Crohns is an inflammatory bowel disease, we should rule out common illness first ?
Hope this helps
Do write back in case of concern
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