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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Acid Reflux-Water Bash
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Acid Reflux-Water Bash
by sqwak1200, Feb 05, 2008 08:16PM
Can Acid Reflux cause an increase in Saliva Production? My brief history is as follows:
1. Endoscopy on Oct 23, 07-Diagnosed with Mild Gastritis
2. Biopsy came back positive for H. Pylori
3. Started Triple Therapy (Aciphex, Amoxicilian and Clarithymiacin)
4. Started having Water Bash on the 4th day of Triple therapy.(as of Jan 3, 08-I am Neg for H. Pylori)
5. The excess saliva(somewhat frothy) fills up my mouth and I have to constantly spit it out.
6. I do not have any other GERD related symptoms
7. I stopped taking Aciphex in late Nov 07. Aciphex is rather expensive ($5/pill)
Been to my Primary Physician five times, my GI doc twice and two different ENT's. Prim Phys and GI doc did not know why I am suffering from Excess Saliva. The 2nd ENT did a Videostroboscopy and believes I am having Acid Reflux which is causing my saliva problems. He told me to take Prilosec and Benadryl. So far there has not been a change in my symptoms(3 days of Prilosec and Benadryl so far).
What else could I do to solve my problem?(I have spent a lot of money in Medical Copay's without a solution)
1. Endoscopy on Oct 23, 07-Diagnosed with Mild Gastritis
2. Biopsy came back positive for H. Pylori
3. Started Triple Therapy (Aciphex, Amoxicilian and Clarithymiacin)
4. Started having Water Bash on the 4th day of Triple therapy.(as of Jan 3, 08-I am Neg for H. Pylori)
5. The excess saliva(somewhat frothy) fills up my mouth and I have to constantly spit it out.
6. I do not have any other GERD related symptoms
7. I stopped taking Aciphex in late Nov 07. Aciphex is rather expensive ($5/pill)
Been to my Primary Physician five times, my GI doc twice and two different ENT's. Prim Phys and GI doc did not know why I am suffering from Excess Saliva. The 2nd ENT did a Videostroboscopy and believes I am having Acid Reflux which is causing my saliva problems. He told me to take Prilosec and Benadryl. So far there has not been a change in my symptoms(3 days of Prilosec and Benadryl so far).
What else could I do to solve my problem?(I have spent a lot of money in Medical Copay's without a solution)
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Feb 06, 2008 06:03AM
, Feb 06, 2008 06:03AM
Hi sqwak1200,
Acid reflux is one of the causes of increased salivation . Increased salivation can be caused by even dental/oral problems.
For ruling out increased salivation due to acid reflux, do a pH monitoring test.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Acid reflux is one of the causes of increased salivation . Increased salivation can be caused by even dental/oral problems.
For ruling out increased salivation due to acid reflux, do a pH monitoring test.
===============================================================
The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Member Comments (1)
by Sandi1234, Jul 22, 2008 03:25PM
A related discussion, Treatments for excess saliva was started.
