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What Causes Headache Along With Itchy Throat?

Posted on Sat, 23 Sep 2017

Question: Dr. Lekshmi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
The medicine does not help at all. My epiglottis is disturbing me more .i have eachy throat and headaches

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Pantoprazole and wait for one more week

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for following up.

As I had mentioned in our previous discussion, it usually takes 3-4 weeks to notice improvement while on Pantoprazole. I believe that you have been taking Pantoprazole for about 2 weeks now.
Continue Pantoprazole and life style changes.
If you do not notice any improvement even after next week, I would recommend further evaluation with 24 hour pH monitoring to confirm the diagnosis.
I understand that you have undergone endoscopic evaluation before.But endoscopic evaluation cannot confirm GERD. A 24 hour pH monitoring is required.
If the symptoms persist after 1 week, follow up with your gastroenterologist for undergoing evaluation for GERD.

Hope this answers your questions
Let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (11 hours later)

Thank u so much. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for following up with your health concern
Let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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