My son has reflux that does not seem to be getting any better.  He is going for a GI track next week.  What does that include?  What are they looking for?
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An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series examines the upper and middle portions of the gastrointestinal tract (intestines) using contrast material, fluoroscopy, and X-ray. Before the test, you will swallow liquid barium (barium contrast material) and water. The barium is often combined with gas-producing crystals. Your doctor then tracks the progress of the barium through your esophagus, stomach, and first part of the small intestine (duodenum) using fluoroscopy connected to a video monitor. Several X-ray pictures are usually taken at different times and from different directions.\n\nThe short answer is they will most likley feed him some formula and then put him on a lil x-ray bed and take a few pictures.  You won't be in the room but you will be behind a transparent lead glass(to protect you from exess x-ray) and will be able to see your child at all times.
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we call it GERD(gastroesophageal reflax disfunction)...first if u have over weight u have to try to count it down...if u are smoker its better if u decrease the number of it per day.....secound u have to have right nutrition program.....u have to have ur nake before dinner and lunch....dont eat spicy food for routine and dont drink(drink rare) the things which are with gas like pepsi ,coke and others......when u have ur food its better to dont do these things since one or 2 hrs past.... 1 take bath 2 excersising 3 having fruits 4 smokin 5 having dark cafe 6 luind down or sleep some of them guide ur blood to other parts of ur body like skin and another make ur stomac acid getting rise....another thing is dont wear tight clothes which will keep ur stomach part under pressure ...thats all i know u have to do and dont have to do without using medicament.....but if u wanna use drug although u will attention to all above ...the best drug is Omeprazole ...thats capsul u have to have it in the morning,30 mins before u have ur break fast when u are fasting .....thats only one per day.....it will decrease ur stomach acid...the other medicament are like ranitidin ,cimethidine.....u have to take them twice a day one 30 mins before ur lunch another one one hr before u go to bed for sleep at night......the other one is some suspontion like AL_Mgs ,one spoon 30 mins after lunch and dinner....i advice u to do one week what i notice above it u dont feel any better then start omeprazole frist .....the other thing....maybe of GERD have a reason of the bactria named H.Pylori(helicobacter pylori) the specialist can find that by indoscopy and take a biopsy...
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It is best for your boyfriend to see a physician, if you are students, the student health center will provide you with healthcare for an affordable price and all students are required to have health insurance. For symptoms of reflux, there are OTC medications you can use such as famotidine or others which are stronger such as prilosec. But both of you should really see a physician. Your symptoms will not stop immediately - you will need to take medicines for a good 6-12months before you can consider stopping them.
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Do me a favor and go get the OTC version of Prilosec and take it for a month.  If you get rid of or improve the hoarseness, you had GERD, or acid reflux.  Of course, if you quit smoking the GERD might clear up on its own (smoke makes all sorts of problems and GERD is one).
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big quesition, with chronic sore throat and cough and asthma do you have any gastric reflux? there is a strong connection between gerd and asthma. and the gerd would cause the sore throat, and coughing
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My dad used to take Gaviscon for acid reflux, it was the only one with little or no side effects and most hospitals in the uk will use this first. Dont know about the other things, tums certainly wont help much , cant speak for rolaids.
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I read a lot of medical journals, simply because I enjoy it.\nIt's possible he has an enlarged thryroid, which may need treatment.  Also, and ulceration from acid reflux could cause this.  In addition, there are several other possibilites.  Best thing as always:  see a doctor.
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perhaps a hiatal hernia?
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Hi, I am wondering if he has acid reflux? He should probably consult his doctor first, but if Not, go buy Prilosec OTC, take that. If this doesn't help much, immediately go see a doctor. All this vomiting, is doing damage to his lungs, wind pipe, vocal cords, etc. Which could have serious consequences later on in life. He maybe a bulimic, you never know?
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It sounds like acid reflux or also called extreme heartburn.\nIt is from excess acid from the stomach coming up into the esophagus or  feed tube.
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Hi, I am not tri but I can answer your question.\nGERD is Gastro Easophageal Reflux Disorder.\nAcid reflux is also the same the contain of stomach mainly the acids comes back into the easophagus that will fell you burning sensation.\nX-ray is not required for this they must did some test on you for diagnoses.\nThis is Ok\nAnd if this problem is due to smoking it will cure very soon when you already stop smoking.\n\nGood Luck
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You need to take complete rest. \n\nYou have already seen a doctor. You do need to see two different doctors, to rule out things.\n\nSee an urologist.\n\nSee a sports doctor it may be a muscle pain in the stomach area.\n\nYou  had an ultra sound, but another opinion is in order from a good general practitioner(see this one first).\n\nBut start with rest for a week or so. \n\nThere are over the counter creams for pain apply them only to stomach area.\n\nPossible check list.\n\nBladder.\nDid you lift any thing heavy. \nHernia, there are different kind. Did you have cough that started the pain if so have a check done for Hyatal hernia, a simple touch test by a doctor who knows how to check it, you should be sitting on a stool with your heels on the stool doctor will touch your stomach in different location, if your doctor has not done this then he is not aware of it, ask him a call will do. If he says he does not do it(does not believe in it, then he is not the doctor you want to see for this, if he says next time remind me, he is KO he just did not think about it. He was relying heavily on ultra sound.
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try sneaking the fruits and vegetables into food he likes...pizza, spaghetti, jello, even icecream, give him foods that have a lot of vitamins in them, such as cereal and whole grain breads, since you are so concerned about his diet.\nhe also needs professional help.  it sounds like he is already receiving this, but, if not, he needs to talk to a therapist, even if his problems are nutritional.  after four years, it has probably developed into a more serious problem, and simply feeding him fruit won't fix everything.  now, i'm not endorsing the use of drugs, especially in someone so young, but they may be helpful if other treatments, such as counseling, diet & exercise changes, and behavioral therapy don't seem to work.  has he been diagnosed by a professional, or do you just think that he has depression and anxiety? he may have a learning disability, OCD, and/or social development problems, as well as the depression/anxiety. before treatment begins, he needs a definite diagnosis.  also, if he was diagnosed years ago, his problems may have changed or he may have developed new issues (this is fairly common).  find a psychiatrist that he and his father feel comfortable with, and follow their suggestions.  talk with a nutritionist and the boy's doctor about his diet, maybe they could explain to him how important eating healthy is, and what will happen if he doesn't, then tell him (and you) how to change eating habits.  set a good example for him, and offer healthy snacks after school.  it sounds like he does have a psychological problem, as well as a nutritional one, and he needs treatment for both.  make sure the therapist (find one that specializes in children) knows of your concerns about his diet, this is important information, and may dictate the proper treatment.\noh, and the physical problems, such as stomach aches, may actually be caused by depression. i know it sounds odd, but it's true.  the prolonged stress and sadness can cause stomach problems, headaches, clumsiness, etc.\ngood luck to all of you!
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I agree with Tigger.  Some vegetables can cause gas and also some fruits are very acidy, which may bother his throat.  Here is a link to some info:\n\nhttp://www.healthcastle.com/acid_reflux.shtml
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No.  If you worry and are nervous excessively, it could cause you stomach irritations.  Check out Digestive Tract diseases.  Also, if you still have your gallbladder, it's worth checking into seeing if it's diseased (with stones), or if the bile ducts are malfunctioning.  It could be that is what's causing the acid reflux.  You should talk to your doctor(s) about seeing a Gastroenterologist regarding the GERD, IBS, gall stones, kidney stones, and also gastroparesis (paralyzation of the stomach).  I have diabetic gastroparesis.  Many variations of diets and meds are available for treatment.  They're all connected in the processes of digestion.  I have these diseases, and also have the excessive worrying...mine is due to having Adult ADD, bipolar II, obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety/panic disorder with severe depression...if that's not enough in itself to worry about!\n\nI hope this information helps.  I would suggest doing some research on these topics on the web, and writing down questions you have to take with you to your doctor(s).
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He should not be eating Vicks, I think that can't be good.  He needs to see another Dr.  He should keep seeing Doctors until one can give him a diagnosis, and a treatment.  It might be acid reflux, but I'm really not sure.  If it is acid reflux there are meds you can buy over the counter.  But really, it's not a good idea to self-treat when you don't know what is really going on.
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It sounds like acid reflux you should go to a doctor.