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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
acid reflux
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.
acid reflux
by mooley, Jul 24, 2009 12:07PM
I had two surgery's in less then a week as was in hospital recovering from a infection aswel. After surgery number 2 all of a sudden of got pains in my chest. I find out fom my doctor that i have acid reflux. But the only trouble i cannot eat anything because its very painful. If i do eat i can only eat a few mouthfuls. I was given medication aswel as pain killers to help but they don't seem to be helping. Is it normal not to eat?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jul 30, 2009 12:44AM
, Jul 30, 2009 12:44AM
Hi,
Pain during swallowing is due to esophagitis.
Since it occurred after surgery the possible causes are acid reflux, infection, pill induced.
Endoscopy may be done to confirm it.
If esophagitis is confirmed a course of PPi may be taken.
Pain during swallowing is due to esophagitis.
Since it occurred after surgery the possible causes are acid reflux, infection, pill induced.
Endoscopy may be done to confirm it.
If esophagitis is confirmed a course of PPi may be taken.
Member Comments (2)
by reflux458, Jul 25, 2009 08:32PM
Not sure what medicines the MD gave you, but do not take the meds for very long. I have been on them for 5yrs and have had every side effect listed on the little package insert that you can imagine. Hopefully they go away after I have my reflux surgery. I would recommend having an endoscopy done with bravo so they can see if it is truly reflux or just acid from anxiety. I am not a doctor, just a patient.....unfortunately..
