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My boyfriend has had symptoms for the last 8 months and he is stubborn and won t go to the Dr. I think I have finally talked him into it but both of us r worried. He has dry heaves prob 4 out of 7 days a week between morning and afternoon hrs. He says it s a tickle in the back of his throat that he says causes it. And he seems to constantly have heartburn. Any advice?
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history related to your boyfriend having dry heaves for almost 8 months, is stubborn and does not want to go to the Doctor. Says starts as a trickle in the throat, have heartburn also.
The cause looks obviously due to GERD that is gastroesophageal reflux disease.
I would advise him the following.
To make a list of the foods and beverages that cause him this problem.
And to stop all such things including smoking, drinking alcohol, coffee and so on.
Take PPI like Omeprazole and antacids.
Control of stress and anxiety.
Motility regulator like Domperidone which needs a prescription.
Upper GI Endoscopy as he has the problem of 8 months and needs evaluation.
Small frequent feeds.
All these things help collectively hence to be followed stringently.
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What Is The Treatment For Etching?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history related to your boyfriend having dry heaves for almost 8 months, is stubborn and does not want to go to the Doctor. Says starts as a trickle in the throat, have heartburn also. The cause looks obviously due to GERD that is gastroesophageal reflux disease. I would advise him the following. To make a list of the foods and beverages that cause him this problem. And to stop all such things including smoking, drinking alcohol, coffee and so on. Take PPI like Omeprazole and antacids. Control of stress and anxiety. Motility regulator like Domperidone which needs a prescription. Upper GI Endoscopy as he has the problem of 8 months and needs evaluation. Small frequent feeds. All these things help collectively hence to be followed stringently.