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Suggest Medication For Reflux And Esophageal Spasms
I have been diagnosed with reflux and esophageal spasms. I ve been on at least 4 medications, none if which are helping relieve all of the fullness and indigestion in my chest. Should I be concerned that there could be another health issue? Also, do some of the ppi drugs affect blood pressure?
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
Hi,
If there is no improvement at all with the use of 4 different medications then there may be another underlying issue. It is also possible that food or drink used is contributing - broccoli, cabbage, turnips, beans, carbonated drinks, cauliflower - these are examples of some of the foods that can cause bloating. PPI meds do not commonly affect blood pressure but persons respond differently to medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
If there is no improvement at all with the use of 4 different medications then there may be another underlying issue. It is also possible that food or drink used is contributing - broccoli, cabbage, turnips, beans, carbonated drinks, cauliflower - these are examples of some of the foods that can cause bloating. PPI meds do not commonly affect blood pressure but persons respond differently to medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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