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What Causes Acid Reflux Along With Shortness Of Breath And Anxiety?

I believe I have acid reflux and at times during the night it intensifies. I have lost weight and I also have been doing a very intense workouts. I love to exercise but I have also been experiencing breathing problems in warm to hot room temps and esp. after exercise. I get difficult to breath and I get light headed, sometimes for short periods and other times longer. I don t know what to do I have been taking over the counter meds for the reflux but nothing is working it will not go away permanently. I did the low carb diet and it improved a little but still comes back. I hate feeling like I can t breath and it started to cause anxiety. I went to the emergency room twice and they said I seemed fine and it could be GERD and anxiety but this didn t help. I am so lost as to what to do. I am afraid I won t be able to breath while I do my intense workouts. Please help??
Fri, 18 Dec 2020
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Hello,

Since you are having acid reflux you are suggested to get GERD treated, avoid doing intense workouts at present. Acid reflux is causing shortness of breath and anxiety. Shortness of breath causes stomach acid that creeps into the esophagus can enter the lungs during sleep, and cause swelling of the airways. Shortness of breath and acid reflux causes restlessness and hence triggers anxiety.

You can take antacids and PPIs, one SOS when needed for relief. Make few lifestyle changes like stop smoking, avoid eating large meals, avoid taking deep fried or spicy food. Do not take NSAIDS and addictions if any. Maintain healthy weight if obese. Stay active and well hydrated. Take adequate sleep. The symptoms should get reduced, if not you can get clinically examined. You may need surgery.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Acid Reflux Along With Shortness Of Breath And Anxiety?

Hello, Since you are having acid reflux you are suggested to get GERD treated, avoid doing intense workouts at present. Acid reflux is causing shortness of breath and anxiety. Shortness of breath causes stomach acid that creeps into the esophagus can enter the lungs during sleep, and cause swelling of the airways. Shortness of breath and acid reflux causes restlessness and hence triggers anxiety. You can take antacids and PPIs, one SOS when needed for relief. Make few lifestyle changes like stop smoking, avoid eating large meals, avoid taking deep fried or spicy food. Do not take NSAIDS and addictions if any. Maintain healthy weight if obese. Stay active and well hydrated. Take adequate sleep. The symptoms should get reduced, if not you can get clinically examined. You may need surgery. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician