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Prescribed Nexium For Reflux, Strong Stomach Pains In The Night, Chest Pains Radiating Into Shoulder And Throat, Shivering. Reasons ?
I had reflux and was prescribed Nexium 40 mg, I took this the last 3 nights. The symptoms lessoned but I noticed strong stomach pains in the night. Today I woke up with flu like symptoms, sharp chest pains , radiating into my shoulder and throat. I am also shivering . I think I may have the flu, but it s a bit scary having the chest pains.
Sun, 31 Mar 2013
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Do you have fever/ watery diarrhea/ constipation/ spasmodic abdominal pain/ nausea or vomiting/ acidic belching/ mucus discharge during defecation?
With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of acute viral gastroenteritis.
Myalgia is an integral prodromal symptom of viral infection.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up.
You should also go for complete blood count, ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and serum electrolytes.
You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretics.
You should maintain your hydration by taking potassium rich liquids.
Avoid milk and all milk related products.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
Thanks for posting your query.
Do you have fever/ watery diarrhea/ constipation/ spasmodic abdominal pain/ nausea or vomiting/ acidic belching/ mucus discharge during defecation?
With the available described symptoms, there could be possibility of acute viral gastroenteritis.
Myalgia is an integral prodromal symptom of viral infection.
You should consult with internal medicine specialist and should go for thorough check up.
You should also go for complete blood count, ultrasound imaging, endoscopy and serum electrolytes.
You should take complete antibiotic therapy, antispasmodics, probiotics, antipyretics.
You should maintain your hydration by taking potassium rich liquids.
Avoid milk and all milk related products.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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