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Does Withdrawal From Prilosec Cause Chest Pain?
In 2002 I had an Endoscopy done because of frequent heartburn. The doctor said that I had GERD and that my LES was Lax. I was told to take prilocet which I did for a few years. My heartburn/symptoms stopped when I quit using tobacco and I have rarely had any heartburn in years. I stopped taking the prilocet 10 years ago. Again, I have rarely had any digestive issues. However, I have been feeling a pain in my chest (just right of my breast bone) and am having a sensation of my throat being full when I swallow. I am concerned that by my not taking the medicine, I have somehow damaged my esophagus. My mother did die from Esophageal cancer at the age of 58. I am 42, female, no alcohol or tobacco use. Could I have put myself at risk by stopping the medicine?
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your symptoms of fullness with small meal following stoppage of prilocet prescribed for your GERD episode with a family history of esophageal cancer I am suggesting possibility of differential diagnosis
Oesophageal cancer
Achalasia cardia
Oesophageal stenosis due to aortic knuckle
In view of this please check your blood pressure and do the following test
Chest x-ray
Barium swallow and follow through
Moreover please visit a gastroenterologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding your symptoms of fullness with small meal following stoppage of prilocet prescribed for your GERD episode with a family history of esophageal cancer I am suggesting possibility of differential diagnosis
Oesophageal cancer
Achalasia cardia
Oesophageal stenosis due to aortic knuckle
In view of this please check your blood pressure and do the following test
Chest x-ray
Barium swallow and follow through
Moreover please visit a gastroenterologist specialist with the results and for expect clinical assessment and adequate drug prescription
I hope this helps Regards
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