Understanding Throat Pain: The Impact of Acid Reflux and Chronic Pharyngitis
Gastroesophageal reflux can cause throat pain? Hello Doctor, I initially had a sore throat and cough, and after examination, the doctor assessed it as chronic pharyngitis, indicating that I have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and post-nasal drip. Over the past month, I ex...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Is your condition gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? You should consult a gastroenterologist to evaluate whether an endoscopy is necessary. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-Shun.[Read More] Understanding Throat Pain: The Impact of Acid Reflux and Chronic Pharyngitis
Understanding Complex Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Seeking Medical Advice
Complex symptoms, I kindly ask the doctor to take the time to respond. Thank you? Hello, Doctor. First, I would like to apologize. Although I have already been examined, my symptoms have persisted for several months, so there may be multiple issues. I appreciate your time in resp...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
You may consider undergoing an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy; if no issues are found, it is likely a case of functional dyspepsia.[Read More] Understanding Complex Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Seeking Medical Advice
Managing Throat Discomfort from Acid Reflux: A Patient's Journey
The sensation of a foreign body in the throat caused by acid reflux? Since I have been studying abroad, I started experiencing throat discomfort around January 2017. I delayed seeking treatment until July when I returned to Taiwan and consulted an otolaryngologist. He diagnosed m...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. If the discomfort in the throat is more pronounced in the morning, it may be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). You should pay attention to your sleeping position, trying to avoid lying completely flat, refrain from eating late-night snacks, and monitor your...[Read More] Managing Throat Discomfort from Acid Reflux: A Patient's Journey
Persistent Diarrhea and Throat Pain: When to Seek Medical Help?
Diarrhea issues Since the Lunar New Year, I have visited an ENT clinic four to five times with symptoms including sore throat, runny nose, headache, and diarrhea. I experience diarrhea about an hour after eating. The clinic has suggested that it might be gastrointestinal bloating...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, you can visit the Gastroenterology outpatient clinic for treatment. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.[Read More] Persistent Diarrhea and Throat Pain: When to Seek Medical Help?
Persistent Hiccups and Acid Reflux: Understanding Your Symptoms
I have been experiencing acid reflux for two months, resulting in the expulsion of stomach acid? I have been experiencing burping after every meal since around mid-November last year, and each burp often brings up stomach acid. I frequently feel nauseous, but I don't have a ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, sir. You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Please visit the gastroenterology clinic for an examination, including an endoscopy, and consider using strong acid-reducing medications for treatment. In the meantime, please avoid acidic, sweet, and caffeinated fo...[Read More] Persistent Hiccups and Acid Reflux: Understanding Your Symptoms
Swallowed Chicken Bone: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Suspected ingestion of a chicken bone? Hello, doctor. On the night of December 31st last year, which was three days ago, I bought a bucket of fried chicken to eat. While I was eating a piece with my father and chatting, I think I might have swallowed a chicken bone (not entirely ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, sir. There was no obstruction at the time; just observe. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.[Read More] Swallowed Chicken Bone: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Throat Discomfort: GERD and Its Potential Risks
Feeling of a foreign body in the throat? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing gastroesophageal reflux for over five years and have not undergone any examinations. Recently, I am planning to see a doctor for an endoscopy, but I am worried because for the past week, I have felt ...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss. There's no need to worry. As long as the gastroscopy is clear, medication treatment will be sufficient. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.[Read More] Understanding Throat Discomfort: GERD and Its Potential Risks
Painful Swallowing: Understanding Throat Discomfort and Its Causes
Pain when swallowing saliva? Hello, doctor. In recent days, I have noticed a sharp pain in my throat when swallowing saliva. It usually hurts the first time I swallow, but if I swallow continuously, the pain subsides. After a while, if I swallow again, it will hurt, but continuou...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Whether it is a throat issue or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), both can cause similar symptoms. If it is difficult to differentiate between the two, you may consider undergoing another endoscopy soon. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Cai An-shun.[Read More] Painful Swallowing: Understanding Throat Discomfort and Its Causes
Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Hard to Treat? Understanding Your Symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is difficult to treat? Hello, about six months ago, I started experiencing a sensation of something stuck in my throat, occasionally accompanied by a feeling of pressure. I first consulted an otolaryngologist, and during the endoscopy, it wa...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, sir. As you mentioned, it is still caused by reflux. You may discuss with your attending physician to adjust your diet and lifestyle. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian[Read More] Is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Hard to Treat? Understanding Your Symptoms
Persistent Hiccups: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for Relief
Persistent hiccups? I just need to keep my mouth closed and hold my breath, and air keeps coming up to my throat and stops there, so I can't burp it out. My stomach also makes gurgling sounds, and if it lasts too long, it becomes painful and uncomfortable. This has been goin...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: You can consume some easily digestible foods and pay attention to whether there are any issues with incomplete bowel movements. If the symptoms persist, you may consider visiting a gastroenterologist. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.[Read More] Persistent Hiccups: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions for Relief
Understanding Post-Meal Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Stomach pain after eating? Hello Doctor: My symptoms are as follows: 1. I feel a constant hunger sensation around my belly button, which feels tight but not painful. 2. Sometimes after eating, I experience abdominal pain (especially after consuming spicy food), but it resolves af...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to consult a gastroenterologist for a comprehensive evaluation. Conditions such as peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), constipation, abnormal bowel movements, and liver or gallbladder diseases may present with such symptoms. Changhua Ho...[Read More] Understanding Post-Meal Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Severe Stomach Cramps: Causes and Solutions
The stomach feels severely twisted and painful, making it difficult to stand upright? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about what diseases my symptoms might indicate and how I can improve my condition. Over the past three years, I have experienced three episodes of severe st...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
Hello, frequent symptoms such as bloating, nausea, occasional stomach cramps, and acid secretion may indicate a warning from your body, suggesting that there could be a gastrointestinal dysfunction or even an organic disease. It is advisable to pay attention to your lifestyle and...[Read More] Understanding Severe Stomach Cramps: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hiccups and Chest Pain: Gastrointestinal Insights
Hiccups and chest pain? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about experiencing unexplained hiccups followed by a feeling of discomfort or pain in the area of the gastroesophageal junction (also known as the xiphoid process). The location of the discomfort is very specific. Drinki...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: If taking a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) leads to improvement, even though the endoscopy did not reveal any specific findings, it is still possible that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the cause, albeit without causing esophagitis yet. However, there may be instan...[Read More] Understanding Hiccups and Chest Pain: Gastrointestinal Insights
Managing GERD Symptoms: Can Medication Alone Solve Your Discomfort?
Can gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms such as chest pain be resolved solely with the use of medications like Gaviscon? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing a burning sensation in my chest since April. Initially, I thought it was a thoracic issue, so I underwent a...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss. It is advisable to discuss any medication issues with your attending physician. There should be no major concerns, so please rest assured. You only need to make long-term adjustments to your diet and medication. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian...[Read More] Managing GERD Symptoms: Can Medication Alone Solve Your Discomfort?
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux: Symptoms and Management Tips
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can cause a loss of appetite, even though I am eating three normal meals a day. Occasionally, I experience bloating, but it usually resolves after a short walk. Addi...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has certain symptoms that may overlap with gastritis or gastric ulcers; however, the sensation of a foreign body in the throat or burning in the chest are specific symptoms of GERD. Clinically, it is often found that GERD, gastritis, ...[Read More] Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux: Symptoms and Management Tips
Understanding Esophageal Polyps and Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms
Esophageal issues: esophageal polyps? Two years ago, I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, during which the doctor informed me that I had a mild ulcer measuring 0.3 cm. I subsequently took medication for three months. In July of this year, I frequently experienced a se...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Small polyps typically do not cause any sensation, but a feeling of a foreign body in the throat may be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.[Read More] Understanding Esophageal Polyps and Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms
Understanding Food Obstruction: Causes and Solutions for Throat Discomfort
Eating harder foods may cause a sensation of discomfort or obstruction? The mother is 41 years old and has a history of tonsillitis. Currently, her tonsils are persistently enlarged. She reports that when she eats harder foods, they often get stuck in her tonsils without being ch...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, we recommend that you visit an otolaryngologist for an examination, and also arrange for a gastroscopy to check for any lesions or motility abnormalities in the esophagus. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian.[Read More] Understanding Food Obstruction: Causes and Solutions for Throat Discomfort
Understanding Acid Reflux-Related Throat Inflammation: Treatment and Tips
The doctor diagnosed me with laryngitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? While studying in mainland China, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body in my throat. After consulting doctors there and taking numerous medications for pharyngitis without ...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. Take on an empty stomach at a fixed time. 2. Long-term medication is not necessary; if symptoms improve, it is recommended to discontinue the medication. 3. In terms of diet, avoid tea leaves, coffee, soda, chocolate, sweets, glutinous rice products, high-fat/high-prote...[Read More] Understanding Acid Reflux-Related Throat Inflammation: Treatment and Tips
Understanding Persistent Belching: Causes and Duration Explained
Persistent hiccups for over a month? Recently, the patient visited the doctor due to symptoms of heartburn and bloating. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and ultrasound were performed, which did not reveal any significant issues. The doctor mentioned excessive gastric acid and...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is primarily caused by the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, which leads to the backflow of stomach acid. Consuming excessive amounts of liquids, such as soups, can further increase the likelihood of gastric contents refluxing.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Belching: Causes and Duration Explained
Understanding Throat Bleeding and Abdominal Pain After Upper Endoscopy
Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, throat bleeding, abdominal pain? Hello Doctor: I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) on the afternoon of September 12th (I fasted from 00:15 on September 12th until after the procedure, and I was able to eat...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
During gastroscopy, throat pain may occasionally occur, but generally, it resolves within a few days. As for whether abdominal pain is related to the procedure, further evaluation is needed.[Read More] Understanding Throat Bleeding and Abdominal Pain After Upper Endoscopy