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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Acid Reflux Disease

I have had acid reflux disease that has become increasingly worse over the nine years I have had it. I developed it when I was pregnant with my last child in 2007. Now, after taking over-the-counter medications for years, I have begun having bouts of vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy. I have had no appetite for several weeks, and when I do eat, it effects my GI tract in some way (vomiting, gas, diarrhea, etc..). I have no primary doctor and am self-pay. Could Crohn s disease present as acid reflux?
Thu, 15 Sep 2016
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Hi! If i were your treating doctor for this case i could go throught some examinations first . Crohn disease normaly does not present as acid reflux.

Acid reflux disease or Gastroezofageal disease( GERD) during the time can lead to some more complication ,the serios one is Barret Esophagus to be more clear about the condition of your esophagus i could do a Esophagogastroduodenoskopy (EGD) also this examination will help you to find out the causes of acid reflux.
Meanwhile you are waitting to go to a gastroenterologist doctor i advice you to keep taking the medication against reflux such as Ranitidine or Omeprazol and to follow these advise:
-Eat small meal and frequently (every 3 h)
-Last oral intake should be 3h before bedtime
-Elevate the head of the bad by 8 inches.
-Avoid alcohol , caffeine,chocolate,citrus juice, spicy food.

Hope it was a clear answer for you . If you have additional questions please do not hesitate in writting us
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Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Acid Reflux Disease

Hi! If i were your treating doctor for this case i could go throught some examinations first . Crohn disease normaly does not present as acid reflux. Acid reflux disease or Gastroezofageal disease( GERD) during the time can lead to some more complication ,the serios one is Barret Esophagus to be more clear about the condition of your esophagus i could do a Esophagogastroduodenoskopy (EGD) also this examination will help you to find out the causes of acid reflux. Meanwhile you are waitting to go to a gastroenterologist doctor i advice you to keep taking the medication against reflux such as Ranitidine or Omeprazol and to follow these advise: -Eat small meal and frequently (every 3 h) -Last oral intake should be 3h before bedtime -Elevate the head of the bad by 8 inches. -Avoid alcohol , caffeine,chocolate,citrus juice, spicy food. Hope it was a clear answer for you . If you have additional questions please do not hesitate in writting us . Wishing you good health.