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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
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
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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