Patient's question:
I am 34 years old. Recently, for some reason, I have been feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit. My stomach has been, sometimes with symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux. I went to the hospital, and it was treated for a while, but it started again. What should I do if I vomit acid water? Is it gastroesophageal reflux disease?Doctor's answer:
Acid reflux may be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Coughing is related to GERD, as well as tonsillitis or chronic pharyngitis. For esophageal reflux, medications such as Omeprazole and gastrointestinal motility drugs like Domperidone can be used. After meals, appropriate exercise should be performed to prevent the recurrence of esophageal reflux. For tonsillitis and chronic pharyngitis, anti-inflammatory drugs can be used. Once GERD is well-controlled, coughing usually does not recur.