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How can I control acidity with headache?
Query: Hello doctor,I am having an acidity problem. From the past 10 days, it is being greater due to which I am having a headache from the past 10 days. What should I do to control it and what should be my diet and routine exercise? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your problem carefully. I need some information that is missing in your query. Your age, job, daily life and dietary habit, acidity increases after or before the meal, more details about the stomach problem, bowel habit. I am trying to give you some suggesti... Read Full »
I am experiencing bloating and acid reflux. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28 year old male. I have had severe acid reflux and stomach bloating three times in the past 12 months. It started suddenly each time. There is no prior symptom. This is the third time and it has been going on for a month. During the first time, I treated myself with antacids (Calc... Read Full »
Dr. Kagathara Happy Kumar Devkaranbhai
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You described two different entities here. If you have indigestion due to any reason, then you may have bloating, burping, heaviness of abdomen and early satiety. This occurs due to less enzymes available from the stomach, gall bladder and, pancreas for digestion d... Read Full »
Kindly help me get relief from upper abdominal pain.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35 year old male. My height is 5'9", and weight is 220 lbs. I am a smoker and not on any medication. Over the past seven months or so, I have been experiencing on and off severe upper abdominal pain (center), and that radiates through to my back. At times, the pain may just be some... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most likely it is acidity and reflux disease. You will beed endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis and rule out ulcer. The common cause for this is Helicobacter pylori and for which you should have urease breath test, which if positive or even otherwise empirically you ca... Read Full »
I suffer from persistent tongue and oral sores. Kindly guide.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a recurrent history of tongue sores, typically on the tip and inside my cheeks, palate, gums, or lips. This issue may be attributed to my history of gastrointestinal disorders and acid reflux. However, this time, the sores on the right side of my tongue are not healing as they h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out, and I understand your concern. Sore throats and mouth ulcers can be associated with infections or vitamin deficiencies, with liver function being the least likely cause. I suggest not to worry. Along with prescribing medication, please avoid c... Read Full »
What does pain in the abdomen and above the belly button be?
Query: Hello doctor, My 66-year-old mother has been suffering from diabetes for the last 30 years. Her gallbladder has been removed. Angioplasty was done two years back. She had an infection on her scalp and took higher antibiotics for a few months. She is taking Basugine 20 at night, Actrapid 12 in the mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that your mother has acid reflux and pain due to stress. Stress could be mental, or it could be related to the removal of the gallbladder as well as taking so many medications. At this point, I recommend starting her on capsule Colospa Retard (... Read Full »
Why does my baby fail to thrive though he is completely breastfed?
Query: Hi doctor, My baby was born at 37 weeks due to growth restriction. His weight was 5 lbs 3 oz. He was in NICU for seven days due to low blood sugar. He is 7 months old and weight 11 lbs 6 oz. He had reflux issues and lip and tongue tie. It was fixed at two months. The reflux was fine after 5 months o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please note that the weight gain of your baby is fine. Normally birth weight doubles by the age of 6 months, which I think it has. As for 7-1/2 months of age, the weight is only a very little bit lesser probably because of reflux issues. Also, babies pass stools either ... Read Full »
What could be wrong if an H. Pylori infection does not improve with medication?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed to have the H.pylori infection a year ago. I have taken several doses of antibiotics, but the symptoms did not get better. What could be the problem? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The mere presence of Helicobacter pylori may not always be pathological. It can be endemic in certain areas. The treatment is required only if you are having gastritis or acid related disorders. Avoid taking long courses of antibiotics, as it is not needed for ... Read Full »
I had an acid reflux problem and a burning sensation on my tongue.
Query: Hello doctor, I had an acid reflux problem and a burning sensationon my tongue for some time. Also, I notice some bumps on the side of the tongue. I am afraid that there might be some serious disease of the tongue. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. How long have you had this ulcer? Is this the first time, or have you got this before treating your GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)? Or did the ulcers appear after you stopped taking your medicines? I have reviewed your attachment ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have severe burning in my stomach after eating and while changing my position. I used to smoke. It feels like something is flowing through my stomach. I had a problem emptying my stomach, and it was severe in the morning. I took Normaxin, Velgut, and Rabonik Plus for three weeks, as ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to know a bit more about your problem. For appropriate advice, please follow up with me with the following information: 1) When did your problem start? 2) How did it progress, increase, or decrease? 3) Do you have any vomiting or na... Read Full »
What is the cause of the pill-stuck sensation in my throat?
Query: Hi doctor, For about five days now, I have this sensation of a pill stuck in the throat right below Adam's apple. There is no pain at all. It is not there in the morning but will show up throughout the day. I can eat and swallow without any problem, and it seems to go away when I eat. It is not quit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The foreign body sensation in your throat is basically due to acid reflux. It is irritating the throat as acid raises high up to cause stickiness. Along with all the medicines you are taking, I would add few lifestyle measures. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle and at least mo... Read Full »