Sharp pains, acid reflux and nose bleeds…related?
For several months now I have been having acid reflux problems. Acidy liquid coming up in my throat, hurts to swallow sometimes, bad smell coming from my throat and so on. I have also had sharp pains in my chest/rib area along with it being kinda hard to breath..and they are recently getting more frequent. I was wondering if the sharp pains could be related to the acid reflux? And my second question is that I get nose bleeds, A LOT..and I have been to the doctor..but he has been no help..and I get them like every day. So I was wondering if nose bleeds could be caused from acid reflux as well?
**I take Zantac twice a day which seems to keep the acidy liquid from coming up in my throat pretty well.
**Additionally for your info..I have Crohn’s disease (a disease that affects the digestive system..and have an ostomy..so no large bowel and part of my small bowel gone. Also I have no gull bladder. Just incase that helps any.
Chest pains and acid reflux can definitely be co-morbid. If you continue to have problems with the reflux you might consider seeing an internal medicine doctor (gastro). As far as the nose bleeds are concerned, I highly doubt they are related. Frequent nose bleeds are common – especially if the air has been dry or your allergies have been acting up. In some cases, a capillary may need to be cauterized. In any case, if your symptoms remain unchanged – make a visit to your primary care doctor.
A Simple Cure For Bad Breath With Zantac
There are many causes of bad breath in a person. It is important for any person who suffers, or causes others to suffer, with bad breath to find the specific cause of their bad breath. The only way to find a good, effective treatment for bad breath is to find the specific cause. Some people who suffer with specific digestive disorders will find that Zantac is a cure for bad breath.
Peptic Ulcer And Bad Breath
Many times bad breath is caused by bacteria in the body that is causing other problems as well. Certain bacteria have distinct odors and this will present itself as bad breath or other odor disorders in the human body. It has been found that peptic ulcers are often caused by a bacterium and the chronic infection makes a person have reflux and sometimes frequent vomiting that will contribute to the bad breath. By taking medication for the peptic ulcer, an H2 blocker such as Zantac may cure bad breath also.
The Effect Of Zantac To Cure Bad Breath
A person with a peptic ulcer not only has a bacterial infection that may be causing odor but has a problem with heartburn and reflux that will lead to bad breath as well. Zantac works in the stomach to decrease the indigestion associated with the ulcer. This will prevent heartburn, reflux, and any other odors with the ulcer. Taking Zantac to cure bad breath can be an effective method of treatment. The doctor may also treat the ulcer with an antibiotic to rid the body of the offending bacteria. The combination of treatments will make successful cure more possible.
Talk To A Doctor
Any one with a chronic problem of bad breath will want to see their personal physician and discuss the problem. If a person also has frequent indigestion or heart burn they should be sure to inform the doctor of this. The doctor can have tests performed that can help determine the specific cause of the bad breath and can prescribe treatment. If a digestive disorder is the basic cause Zantac can help to cure the bad breath problem.
Zantac is available over the counter but there are also prescription strengths available. The doctor can best determine which strength and method of taking the drug will suit the patient. If a person can not get in to see the doctor quickly they may want to start taking the over the counter Zantac while waiting for their appointment but they should be sure to let the doctor know of this medication and any other medications they are taking.