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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain And Acid Reflux In An Elderly Person
I am a 71 year old woman, do have reflux. currently taking zantac (generic)I get gas(?) trapped in my ribs just under my left breast. The pain also gets in my whole ribcage and across my back. I am still working FULL time. 10 hours plus every day. 95% on my feet. I also have degeneratve disc desease in my lower back. Could this be traveling up my spine or is it more likely my posture?
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
Hello,
It may spinal nerve root compression with radiculopathy.
It may be fatty liver disease or infection or gastritis etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use tablet pantoprazole. Get it done MRI spine or x-ray of the thoracolumbar spine.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
It may spinal nerve root compression with radiculopathy.
It may be fatty liver disease or infection or gastritis etc.
Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is.
Use tablet pantoprazole. Get it done MRI spine or x-ray of the thoracolumbar spine.
If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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