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What Is The Cause Of Stomach Pain And Indigestion?

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Posted on Tue, 11 Mar 2014
Question: I am an 82 year old male in good health but on coumadin for a thrombophlebitis situation 20 eyars ago with a recent Pro time of 2.5 which was right on target. . I have been taking Prevacid for several months for acid reflux but for the past few days in the late morning(an hour or so before lunch) while I am at work, i get stomach pain which is significantly reduced when I chew sugarless gum (after which I burp a few times) and the pain goes away.....which I presume could mean that perhaps my prevacid isn't working so good causing acid indigestion. After a small lunch and the rest of the day and night I don't experience any such problem or pain. I have been diagnosed in past years with similar situation, with gastroenteritus presumably caused by dirthy food which has cleared on those occasions after a few days of pushing fluids and good rest. Given that sketchy background, what is your diagnosis from afar. My wife a ccuses me of 'Self diagnosing" too much. Thanks Ken W
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: it does sound like GERD Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It does sound as though your symptoms are related to acid reflux. This can a range of possible symptoms including abdominal pain, chest pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, acid taste in the mouth, excess burping or flatulence. Acid reflux is treated with medication and lifestyle changes. The lifestyle aspect includes: (1) small meals- less acid secretion (2)eliminating acidic/spicy/fatty/fried foods (3)reducing the use of onions, tomatoes, mint, chocolate (4) weight loss if there is any excess weight to reduce the pressure on the stomach Persons respond differently to medication. If this one is not working though it is used along with the lifestyle changes then your doctor may consider the use of another medication in this category. Nexium and prilosec cannot be used because they can affect warfarin. Protinix and aciphex can be used. Neither of these is known to interact with warfarin. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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What Is The Cause Of Stomach Pain And Indigestion?

Brief Answer: it does sound like GERD Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It does sound as though your symptoms are related to acid reflux. This can a range of possible symptoms including abdominal pain, chest pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, excess salivation, acid taste in the mouth, excess burping or flatulence. Acid reflux is treated with medication and lifestyle changes. The lifestyle aspect includes: (1) small meals- less acid secretion (2)eliminating acidic/spicy/fatty/fried foods (3)reducing the use of onions, tomatoes, mint, chocolate (4) weight loss if there is any excess weight to reduce the pressure on the stomach Persons respond differently to medication. If this one is not working though it is used along with the lifestyle changes then your doctor may consider the use of another medication in this category. Nexium and prilosec cannot be used because they can affect warfarin. Protinix and aciphex can be used. Neither of these is known to interact with warfarin. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions