Does smoking affect acid reflux?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes indeed, smoking can worsen acid reflux and must be avoided.
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I have acid reflux esp when I get up early. My stomach's always bloated at the end of day even in summer. I pass a lot of gas & belch too. What to do?
2 Answers
Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- You should consult a gastroenterologist.
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I keep having reflux at night. It''s been like that for about 5months. It's interrupting my sleep. Is it just reflux or could it be a symptom of something worse? Should I be worried?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Further information is required to better assess your condition, but you need to know that gastro-esophageal reflux is not as benign as it sounds as it may lead to serious complications if not address... Read More
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I did and he gave me zydac it didnt work then he gave me omeprazole also it didnt improve my case.. Is it something normal or something i should worry about? Knowing that it only happen when i sleep
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The persistent acid reflux could very well be due to hormonal mechanisms and/or mechanical forces (your uterus is large enough at this stage of pregnancy and is compressing against your stomach, thus ... Read More
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Hello.iam pregnant in my 8 mnth,recently everynight when i go to bed i start to feel like there is acid when i swallow back and feel like saffocation.it end by vomitting everything.whats the case plz
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- this is probably caused by reflux, consult your ob-gyn for anti-acid treatment
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I have throat pain (ka2ane msha7ra2) only at night and/or when i wake up but during the day nothing. What can it be its really annoying.
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- When muscles of the lower esophagus do not function
properly, food and acids from the stomach leak back -- or reflux -- into the
esophagus which causes the symptoms you are complaining of ,techn... Read More
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Sore throat when I wake up and it goes after a while. But it starts only after waking up? What are the cause? Anything dangerous?like canver or hiv....
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Three possibilities come to mind (and rest assured: cancer and HIV do not present as such):1- Acid reflux: if you have acid from your stomach going up into your esophagus and throat, you will feel sor... Read More
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If it happens once/twice a week, can we still consider it reflux? Can it be related to cold, shower etc, causing winds? I am used to warm his bottles and to prepare it just before feeding.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You need to distinguish between gastro-esophageal reflux (GER), which is simple regurgitation of partially digested food through the mouth and/or nose, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD): phy... Read More
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I have high stomach acidity that keeps on inflating my esophagus and my throat. What should I do? Is there any medicinal syrup I can take since I can't swallow pills?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- There are medications to relieve excess stomach acidity and acid reflux, like Tums (these are chewable calcium fortified tablets like bonbons), or Gaviscon fluid. But these are only temporary solution... Read More
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