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What Could Heart Burns During GERD Infection Suggest?
I was diagnosed with GERD six years ago. I had an endoscope at the time. I was put on Nexium which worked and I take it periodically to treat minor flare ups. For the last three weeks I have had terrible heartburn and the Nexium does not seem to be working. I went to the doctor who thought I had a virus. He did an ECG just to make sure my heart was fine. The heartburn has decreased somewhat but it is still very bothersome. I have no other symptoms and had one day where I had diaherra about a week and a half ago. I have no loss in appetite. The heartburn seems to be clearing and then comes back. I am very discouraged and just want this to go away. Could a stomach virus cause a GERD flare up like this? I am only on 20mg of Nexium. Should I be doubling my dose?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease. It indicates that there is reflux of stomach contents in esophagus causing you the symptoms of varying heartburn. Hence I would like to advise you the following in such a situation:
-Get an upper GI endoscopy.
-Continue Nexium same dose.
-Take an antacid on empty stomach.
-Small frequent feeds of soft bland diet.
-Control of stress and anxiety play a major role in such a situation.
-Further management as per the opinion of a gastroenterologist. If needed you will need further investigation and management as per the findings.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
-Get an upper GI endoscopy.
-Continue Nexium same dose.
-Take an antacid on empty stomach.
-Small frequent feeds of soft bland diet.
-Control of stress and anxiety play a major role in such a situation.
-Further management as per the opinion of a gastroenterologist. If needed you will need further investigation and management as per the findings.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
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