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What Causes Breathing Difficulty, Stomach Pain And Swollen Tongue In Night?
iHi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I woke up in the middle of the night breathing really wierd and almost like in a wierd trance.i was aware some what of my surrounding.When i finally came to my stomach was hurting and my tongue was swollen and hurting.
Thu, 21 Aug 2014
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms you described of difficulty breathing at night,stomach pain and swollen tongue seems to be related with Acid reflux.
It is a condition when the stomach acid moves up into esophagus causing inflammation and all the symptoms you have.
This happens especially at night when you body is in horizontal position making more easy for the stomach acid to moves up.
The diagnosis is confirmed with an Upper endoscopy and 24 hours PH monitoring.
The treatment consist in taking PPI drugs to inhibit the acid stomach production like Omeprazole.
You also need to do some lifestyle modifications like:
-Avoid fatty,processed foods,spicy foods ,coffee ,alcohol, and other foods that trigger your symptoms.
-Eat small,frequent meals instead of 3 major meals.
-Drink plenty of water
-Exercise regularly
-Raise the head of your bad at least 6-8 inches(use extra pillows etc).
I suggest to consult a physician and get examined to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope it was of help.
Kind regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
The symptoms you described of difficulty breathing at night,stomach pain and swollen tongue seems to be related with Acid reflux.
It is a condition when the stomach acid moves up into esophagus causing inflammation and all the symptoms you have.
This happens especially at night when you body is in horizontal position making more easy for the stomach acid to moves up.
The diagnosis is confirmed with an Upper endoscopy and 24 hours PH monitoring.
The treatment consist in taking PPI drugs to inhibit the acid stomach production like Omeprazole.
You also need to do some lifestyle modifications like:
-Avoid fatty,processed foods,spicy foods ,coffee ,alcohol, and other foods that trigger your symptoms.
-Eat small,frequent meals instead of 3 major meals.
-Drink plenty of water
-Exercise regularly
-Raise the head of your bad at least 6-8 inches(use extra pillows etc).
I suggest to consult a physician and get examined to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope it was of help.
Kind regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
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