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Posted on Fri, 13 Sep 2019
Question: I need to know what to do. I think some gastric acid traveled up my esophagus and then to the back of something and finally towards my lungs. My chest area hurts my throat burns and there is a foul taste in my mouth.
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
GERD.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. This causes heartburn chest pain abnormal taste sensations in mouth along with other associated symptoms which may vary from one person to another.

In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following:
* Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals.
* Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit).
* Take omeprazole twice daily.Its over counter.
* Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake.
* Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper.
* If I had a patient like you I would perhaps have suggested Prodep (fluoxetine) 20 mg tablet (long term anxiolytic and a prescription drug) once daily for at least 2 months (it may take time for the action to set in). Discuss about this with your treating physician.
* Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help.
* Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help.

Hopefully that should help.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 hours later)
Can this cause or cause something, that results in fatigue?
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

Yes, fatigue can be a symptom associated with any problem. Here you are unable to digest your food properly. This could cause fatigue even mild nausea too.

Take Omeprazole twice you would be fine in a day or two.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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I Need To Know What To Do. I Think Some

Brief Answer: GERD. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone very carefully through your query. Your problem seems to be due to gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux. Our gastrointestinal tract has a forward propulsive movement (peristalsis) that moves the food material forward as it is digested, absorbed and finally expelled as feces. If somehow this movement gets hampered, food along with the digestive juices would stagnate, stomach acid will reflux into the food pipe and on the other hand the bowel habits would not be proper. This causes heartburn chest pain abnormal taste sensations in mouth along with other associated symptoms which may vary from one person to another. In order to relieve yourself, you need to do the following: * Avoid spicy food. Take small but frequent meals. Avoid long gaps between meals. * Avoid alcohol intake (if it a part of your habit). * Take omeprazole twice daily.Its over counter. * Take plenty of green leafy vegetables as well as other sources of dietary fibers. Take fiber supplements like isabgol/psyllium husk or senna. I would insist you to increase your dietary fiber intake. * Regular morning walk and exercise to keep the bowel movements proper. * If I had a patient like you I would perhaps have suggested Prodep (fluoxetine) 20 mg tablet (long term anxiolytic and a prescription drug) once daily for at least 2 months (it may take time for the action to set in). Discuss about this with your treating physician. * Take curd or yogurt on daily basis. It contains beneficial bacteria and should help. * Stress reduction has a very important role to play. Yoga and meditation should help. Hopefully that should help. Let me know if I could help further. Regards