Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

2021-05-18 12:30:41
Reflux problem since one month Heaviness in throat and chest since one month Having rabemac dsr capsule regularly 2 times a day since one month still no relief.
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Hello This condition requires furthur evaluation by endoscopy. Also need to rule out other causes of heaviness in chest like cardiac issues.
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upper GI endoscopy will give you idea about reflux , extend and associated abnormality like lax lower oesophageal shincter or hiatus hernia if it is there, which can be correected surgically. dont forget to do ECG.

Answered2021-05-18 12:35:45

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