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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Acid taste in mouth and Diarrhea
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/ Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Acid taste in mouth and Diarrhea
by scott322, May 05, 2008 07:30PM
I have had GERD for 6 years, have regular endoscopies and have taken Nexium for a number of years. I have recently had my worst case of GERD with an acid burning taste in my mouth all day and the roof of my mouth feels like I burned it on hot foods. My voice has been hoarse and it has been hard to speak. This has stayed steady for a week even though I severely restricted my diet to bland non fatty foods and have been eating more bread to help absorb the acid. It coincided with diarrhea also for the last week. Are they related? Would a switch to Protonix after years of Nexium possibly help. Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 06, 2008 07:42AM
, May 06, 2008 07:42AM
GERD is generally unrelated to diarrhea. Switching to another PPI like Protonix may help. You can also consider a 24-hr pH study to further evaluate for GERD.
The diarrhea can be sent off for culture and analysis. Blood tests can also be done to look for celiac disease.
A colonoscopy should be considered if it hasn't been done already.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
The diarrhea can be sent off for culture and analysis. Blood tests can also be done to look for celiac disease.
A colonoscopy should be considered if it hasn't been done already.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
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