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What Causes Esophageal Pain And Dizziness In A Heart Patient?
Question: I have reflux disease, heart disease with AF and am due to go into surgery to remove plaque in my right carted artery. My esophagus hurts so much I cannot go to work and I am so dizzy it is hard to walk at times. What next?
Brief Answer:
Acid reducing agents with non pharmacological measures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Your symptoms might be related to GERD.
Only medication will not be sufficient to address the symptoms of GERD, few non pharmological measures need to be followed.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking, I think that you are already following this.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibres diet, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
I would suggest you to continue nexium for week. You can take over the counter antacid three times a day. You can take probiotic like sporolac or ecobion, and curd which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Acid reducing agents with non pharmacological measures.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Your symptoms might be related to GERD.
Only medication will not be sufficient to address the symptoms of GERD, few non pharmological measures need to be followed.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking, I think that you are already following this.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibres diet, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
I would suggest you to continue nexium for week. You can take over the counter antacid three times a day. You can take probiotic like sporolac or ecobion, and curd which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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Dr. Naveen Kumar
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