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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Is this Acid Reflux?
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
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.
Is this Acid Reflux?
by lah9443, Apr 30, 2008 04:01PM
This is alot of information but I thought it would help you out more to know. On the 15th I was diagnosed with a Sinus infection and bronchitis. I started taking Avelox, Allegra D & a cough medicine. On the 19th the doctor gave me Tamiflu because my boyfriend had a strain of the flu, I also switched back to my regular dose of Allegra instead of the Allegra D because I couldn't sleep. On the 20th I was nauseous all day and couldn't eat, same thing on the 21st. I had a feeling of alot of mucus in my throat, also I felt when I needed to cough I also needed to have a bowel movement. On the 22nd I called the doctor and they told me to stop taking the Tamiflu. On the 24th my doctor did a chest and stomach xray and bloodwork and everything came back normal. At this time I had finished my antibiotic and he started me on Protonix 40mg for acid reflux and also prescribed Carafe to take before meals and bed. The nausea is better but I have no appetite. Every now and then by evening I can eat a little for dinner but not always. I've never had heartburn or stomach issues really so I wasn't sure if this is really acid reflux or GERD. I still have the fullness feeling in my throat and upper chest and am very concerned about he loss of appetite. I have always loved to eat. Can you tell me your thoughts. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, May 07, 2008 03:38PM
, May 07, 2008 03:38PM
Hi lah9443,
Infections may cause loss of appetite. It may take sometime to get the normal appetite after treating the infection.
Loss of appetite is also a side effect of avelox that you have taken.
I would suggest that you continue with Protonix as prescribed by your doctor.
Confirmation of GERD is by 24 hours pH monitoring.
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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.
Infections may cause loss of appetite. It may take sometime to get the normal appetite after treating the infection.
Loss of appetite is also a side effect of avelox that you have taken.
I would suggest that you continue with Protonix as prescribed by your doctor.
Confirmation of GERD is by 24 hours pH monitoring.
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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.
