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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Please help - too much or too little acid?
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Please help - too much or too little acid?
by Marcij1, Mar 25, 2008 10:04AM
I was diagnosed with "silent reflux" by my gastroenterologist a little over a year ago. Was put on 20 mg. of prilosec. Experienced a lot of belching and a feeling of a lump in my throat so it was increased to 40 mg. Symptoms went away. About a month ago my prescription plan changed and I was switched over to 40 mg. of generic omeprazole and didn't have any issues for several weeks. This past week the belching and feeling of the lump in my throat has come back. It usually starts about 1/2 to 1 hour after taking the omeprazole. I've noticed that drinking a glass of wine will make it go away which doesn't make sense since wine is acidic. Is this typical acid reflux? Any suggestions other than to keep drinking wine?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Mar 25, 2008 10:39AM
, Mar 25, 2008 10:39AM
Hi Marcij1,
Feeling of lump in the throat is one of the symptoms of GERD.
Alcohol worsens the symptoms of GERD.
For confirmation of GERD 24 hours pH monitoring can be done.
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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.
Feeling of lump in the throat is one of the symptoms of GERD.
Alcohol worsens the symptoms of GERD.
For confirmation of GERD 24 hours pH monitoring can be done.
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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.
Unless the lump in the throat causes difficulty in swallowing or difficulty in breathing you need not worry about it.
Whether it is a real lump or a functional one, can be made out with an endoscopy.
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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.