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What Causes Severe Heartburn In The Elderly?

My mom is having severe heartburn going on two months now,she has been to the dr and is waiting to see a specialist.Nothing is helping her she s getting chocked on pills and food she has constant severe burning in her throat. She said acid is in her mouth and food feels like it s sitting in her throat! She s in a lot of pain waiting to see the dr. What do you think we can do or what s going on ? Thank you
Thu, 25 Aug 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic...

It seems to be gastroesophageal reflux disease for which omeprazole capsule on empty stomach can be taken ...

Hiatus hernia has to be ruled out here ...
You might need investigation with endoscopy , barium x ray etc to do further work up....

It will also reveal if diverticula or growth if present

Avoid excess spicy foods
Heavy fatty meal avoided

Take care

Advise : Gastroenterologist consultation for examination
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What Causes Severe Heartburn In The Elderly?

Hi welcome to health care magic... It seems to be gastroesophageal reflux disease for which omeprazole capsule on empty stomach can be taken ... Hiatus hernia has to be ruled out here ... You might need investigation with endoscopy , barium x ray etc to do further work up.... It will also reveal if diverticula or growth if present Avoid excess spicy foods Heavy fatty meal avoided Take care Advise : Gastroenterologist consultation for examination