May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Digestive Disorders Heartburn and Indigestion Mostly during the Night
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Dear Ask The Doctor: For the past two to three years I randomly wake up at night feeling sick which doesn't get better until I am physically sick. It used to happen every week but has become less frequent. When I am worried or stressed it gets bad but it also occurs when I am not. I am very accustomed to getting heartburn and indigestion and have been from a young age. I have been to the doctors who ran a series of tests but nothing was picked up besides my iron count being on the low side of normal. My mother has IBS and I was given the same tablets to see if it helped and if it was IBS but no obvious connection was apparent. Any idea as to what this may be? Dear Abbie: It is very difficult to diagnose your problem because of the unspecific nature of your symptoms. It may be due to anxiety/stress or may be due to your anemia or GERD. I would suggest taking a course of antacids for a period of 2 week and see if the symptoms improve. Regular healthy diet and exercise will improve your symptoms. Try to avoid alcohol which will aggravate your symptoms of heartburn. |
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