Do I have Acid Reflux or what is it?

Question

I have many of the symptoms of acid reflux, including the sensation of water in my throat, which makes me feel like I'm going to vomit sometimes. It gets worse when I lay down, and it gets worse when I eat spicy and fatty foods along with citrus fruits. I have been told that acid reflux can include pain in the stomach region or chest region, however, before I found out that I had acid reflux I had sharp, pressure-like pains right underneath my ribs (my mom said that's where the intestines are). Is it acid reflux or what is it? The doctor diagnosed me with it but they didn't take any tests or anything; they just assumed that's what I have because I have similar symptoms, and said I'm probably just under alot of stress and that I don't need to take any tests :-\. Another thing I noticed is that I usually have a mixture of nausea and heartburn, and the feeling of having a full stomach hours after eating. Thanks, all help appreciated!

Answer 1

It sounds more like a hiatal hernia than acid reflux. I think docs are diagnosing everyone with acid reflux because now there are drugs for it. Ask your doc if he can check for a hiatal hernia. It's when a small portion of your stomach squeezes through the diaphragm where your esophagus goes through. It can feel like you're really full all the time or like you're starving all the time or it can hurt right under the breastbone. One easy thing to try is drink 2 or 3 glasses of water so your stomach is really full and heavy then bounce so the weight of the water pulls the stomach back down. It can really help and if it does that's a good clue to tell your doctor, My chiropractor gave me that tip so when it really hurts there's something you can do yourself.

Answer 2

find a new doctor who will test you