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Does CPAP Machine Cause Nausea And Heartburn?

I am experiencing waves of nausea and heartburn. 3x since last night. I just began using a cpap machine last week and wonder if it s a side effect. also had a temporary bridge put in yesterday, so that could be part of it. I have 1 stint (2005) but no problems since then.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Dear Some patients have feelings of sickness after the use of CPAP, such as nausea, vomiting food or acid from their stomach.

These CPAP side effects can be caused by GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), where the band of muscles at the end of your esophagus doesn't close properly, allowing the stomach contents to leak into your throat or mouth.

CPAP can exacerbate GERD, mainly because of a high continuous air pressure delivered from the machine.

If the CPAP air comes with enough high pressure and is swallowed into esophagus, the muscular valve of the esophagus can be opened allowing the air to enter the stomach (aerophagia) or the stomach liquid to exit back where it came from.

That's why many people don't know they have GERD until they use the CPAP.

Treating GERD will help prevent swallowing the air into your stomach, or having nausea and vomiting. You will be able to better tolerate your CPAP machine.

Treatment:

1.Raise the head end

2.Eat light supper

3.Reduce high CPAP pressure

use tab.pantaprazole 40mg before breakfast.

if symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.


take care


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Does CPAP Machine Cause Nausea And Heartburn?

Hello thank you for trusting HCM Dear Some patients have feelings of sickness after the use of CPAP, such as nausea, vomiting food or acid from their stomach. These CPAP side effects can be caused by GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), where the band of muscles at the end of your esophagus doesn t close properly, allowing the stomach contents to leak into your throat or mouth. CPAP can exacerbate GERD, mainly because of a high continuous air pressure delivered from the machine. If the CPAP air comes with enough high pressure and is swallowed into esophagus, the muscular valve of the esophagus can be opened allowing the air to enter the stomach (aerophagia) or the stomach liquid to exit back where it came from. That s why many people don t know they have GERD until they use the CPAP. Treating GERD will help prevent swallowing the air into your stomach, or having nausea and vomiting. You will be able to better tolerate your CPAP machine. Treatment: 1.Raise the head end 2.Eat light supper 3.Reduce high CPAP pressure use tab.pantaprazole 40mg before breakfast. if symptoms not improved please consult your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. take care