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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
GERD
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
GERD
by jj66, Jan 16, 2009 02:48PM
Does GERD cause pain all over the abdominal and chest areas? The pain is kinda hard to explain but It kinda feels like the pain is in a vein or something. I went to 2 doctors and they both said I had GERD but could it be something more serious? Because I was 18 years old, they didn't think anything was seriously wrong with me so they didn't want to give me any prescriptions for the pain. Is that weird?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jan 16, 2009 03:06PM
, Jan 16, 2009 03:06PM
Hi,
GERD does not cause pain all over the abdomen. But it can cause pain over the chest.
In case of doubt a 24 hours pH monitoring may be done to confirm the diagnosis.
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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.
GERD does not cause pain all over the abdomen. But it can cause pain over the chest.
In case of doubt a 24 hours pH monitoring may be done to confirm the diagnosis.
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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.
