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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Dr.  Ratnakar Kini MD

Hi, I have GERD and likely LPR also.I would expect that a nissen fundoplication would help both the GERD and LPR correct?The LPR symptoms because in the throat and associated chronic fatigue appear more ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.   Sunil MD

Other than aspiration, are there any ways by which GERD or GERD complications can cause trouble breathing ( esophagitis causing pressure against respiratory system etc.)? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Amit Jain MD

I have GERD . And lately I have been getting pain in the chest, but at the same time it burns. Also ... it was GERD. Doesn t GERD mimic the symptoms of a heart attack? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Amit Jain ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S MD

Long-term chronic GERD in young adult? : I have just recently started treatment (1 40 mg Tecta daily) for what I believe has been a fairly long-term chronic GERD. I'm a 30 year old male and I believe ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ratnakar Kini MD

Hello, can PPI's help alcohol induced GERD? Is it true that GERD XXXXXXX caises by too little stomach acid? I am taking Nexium . Can that worsen my GERD based on reducing stomach acid? I get chest ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr.    Muhammad Ahmad MD

I have a medical Hx of DM 2, GERD, and HTN. I was recently dx with duodenitis, gastritis, esophagitis, and hiatal hernia. My GERD is controlled by Prilosec and Zantac. I am concerned because I am ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Ahmad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Polash Sannigrahi MD

I am constantly worried it is a stomach ulcer/cancer/GERD, when I worry the stomach ache seems to be more prevalent.I am constantly worried it is a stomach ulcer/cancer/GERD, I am constantly worried ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Polash Sannigrahi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Harish Reddy MD

Hello im a 21 yr old male, since last 2 months i ve been diagnosed with gerd along with anxiety. When im taking medication for gerd the anxiety also goes away. But when the medication course gets over ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harish Reddy ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr.   Dorina Gurabardhi MD

two weeks ago, I had a severe attach of GERD, never had it before. I am 63. 4 days later I had mild gerd and severe hives. I got decadron shot then 6 days of prednisone 60mg, 50, 40 etc. 5 days ago I had ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Mitesh R. Trivedi MD

hi i m lhaye and i am having medication for a GERD prob..i just want to know if people with GERD prob can do fasting without any problem???? tnx ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mitesh R. Trivedi ( General Surgeon)