I've been having upper abdominal pain, trouble breathing and swallowing, and a sore throat for a while. Two years ago, I had a laparoscopy for appendicitis. Recently saw a gastroenterologist who mentioned lax cardia grade A reflux esophagitis but didn't explain much. What does this condition mean and how can I manage it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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It means your stomach acid is flowing back up; treat with lifestyle changes, PPIs, and avoiding late meals.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm really worried about my wife. She's been feeling shortness of breath, but her ECG and chest X-ray came back normal. She has this habit of eating sand, could this be causing her breathing issues? It's really concerning meshould we be looking into this more?

ask her to take steam inhalation

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I've been experiencing some trouble breathing after I have dinner and then lie down in bed. It's strange because it doesn't really happen all the time, just usually after I eat and go to lie down. I end up having to take these deep breaths through my mouth because it feels like I'm not getting enough air. But what's odd is that if I wake up in the middle of the night, I don't have the same problem. Is this something I should be concerned about?

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I've been dealing with IBS for about 14 years now, and I also have issues with piles. It's been really tough managing both. Could you recommend a good doctor who specializes in these problems? Would really appreciate some guidance!

I understand how challenging IBS and piles can be. For personalized care, I recommend consulting a gastroenterologist who specializes in digestive disorders, and a proctologist for piles. They can guide you with tailored treatment options to manage both conditions effectively.

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