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What Causes Heartburn And Pain In The Elbows?

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Posted on Fri, 3 Nov 2017
Question: I quit smoking 3 weeks ago and have been having sudden heartburn with ache in my elbows
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Quitting smoking can worsen heartburn for a short while

Detailed Answer:
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Quitting smoking can sometimes worsen or trigger Gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn) for a short while in some individuals. It occurs due to reflux of atomach acid into the esophagus. This will subside in 1-2 months. Continue Tums. You can also use Pantoprazole 20 mg in the morning before breakfast for next 2 months to help with the heartburn.
The elbow pain is likely unrelated to quitting smoking. Strenuous activity, trauma etc can trigger elbow pain. You can apply ice over the area of pain and Bengay ointment.
Use Tylenol if the pain is bothersome. Avoid Advil/ aleve as it can worsen heartburn.

Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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What Causes Heartburn And Pain In The Elbows?

Brief Answer: Quitting smoking can worsen heartburn for a short while Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting HCM Quitting smoking can sometimes worsen or trigger Gastroesophageal reflux disease (heartburn) for a short while in some individuals. It occurs due to reflux of atomach acid into the esophagus. This will subside in 1-2 months. Continue Tums. You can also use Pantoprazole 20 mg in the morning before breakfast for next 2 months to help with the heartburn. The elbow pain is likely unrelated to quitting smoking. Strenuous activity, trauma etc can trigger elbow pain. You can apply ice over the area of pain and Bengay ointment. Use Tylenol if the pain is bothersome. Avoid Advil/ aleve as it can worsen heartburn. Hope this answers your questions Please address further questions here Regards Dr.Lekshmi