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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux, Discomfort Between Shoulder Blades While Swallowing Food
Question: I had an acid reflux attack 3 days ago on steak and I still have discomfort when swallowing food especially between shoulder blades
Brief Answer:
Upper endoscopy/abdominal ultrasound for further evaluation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are reporting to have had an acid reflux attack 3 days ago and you are still having discomfort when swallowing foods and between shoulder blades.
At this point, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run:
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
for further evaluations.
I also think you should be take PPIs apart antacids and diet changes.
Hope it was of help! Any other query, I'll welcome!
Dr.Klerida
Upper endoscopy/abdominal ultrasound for further evaluation...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concerns.
You are reporting to have had an acid reflux attack 3 days ago and you are still having discomfort when swallowing foods and between shoulder blades.
At this point, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run:
- upper endoscopy
- abdominal ultrasound
for further evaluations.
I also think you should be take PPIs apart antacids and diet changes.
Hope it was of help! Any other query, I'll welcome!
Dr.Klerida
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