My husband has pain after he eats around his throat and stomach almost like acid reflux or heartburn indigestion. He takes stuff over the counter for pain, I am worried sometimes it is hard for him to talk. Do you have any idea what this is or what type of doc. to go to. He has no primary care but does have med. insurance.
2007-01-15 10:07:09 · 9 answers · asked by happyinlove 3 in Health ➔ Men's Health
HE DOES NOT SMOKE, DOES TAKE ANTACIDS 2 X'S DAY DOES EXERCISE AFTER HE EATS ANYTHING NOT JUST CERTAIN THINGS HE DOES NOT EAT SPICY FOOD TO CAUSE THIS IT IS WHENEVER HE EATS I THIN IT COULD BE ACID REFLUX
2007-01-15 10:21:20 · update #1
It may be hyperacidity or duodenal/gastric ulcer . He should go to a doctor as soon as possible.
2007-01-15 10:21:30 · answer #1 · answered by Alexandra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would start with a Gastroenterologist providing he has no other symptoms that relate to cardiology such as L arm pain, jaw pain, increased fatigue...etc. If it is reflux his esophagus may be getting damaged leading to Barrett's Esophagus which is pre-cancerous. He may be having hiatal hernis discomfort or esophageal spasms. Best to get to the doc soon.
2007-01-15 18:31:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy A, RN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he really needs to see a doctor. You could start with a general practitioner and go from there. The next step would be a gastroenterologist.
Good Luck!
2007-01-15 18:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by TomB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cardiology
2007-01-15 18:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by Dana-D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A general practioner to start. He will probably refer him to the specialist he needs. Don't put this off!
2007-01-15 18:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by marchhare57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello there, I would suggest you visit your General Practitioner, and will usually refer you onto any specialists if they think its required. Is your hubby a smoker? does he currently take antiacids? is it certain foods specifically?
2007-01-15 18:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by Emilie25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go see my family doctor and then he can recomand another doctor that would best suit him
2007-01-15 18:27:09 · answer #7 · answered by Nurse KeVo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either a GP or an Internist
2007-01-15 18:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by thatswhattheytoldmelastnight 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gastroenterology.
2007-01-15 18:12:06 · answer #9 · answered by Iced T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋