Acid Reflux? Constipation?Hello well i am 15 years old and i have a Acid Reflux or GERD and it started about
2 weeks ago and ever since i've been constipated I go to the restroom and i do
poop atleast like 2 1/2 inches long usually twice a day. Is that being constipated or is
constipated like not using the restroom at all?
-David (UK)
Constipation is the complete lack of bowel movement for two or more days, so you're not constipated, but it sounds like your bowels aren't working as smoothly as they should and waste is backing up in your intestines.
If you've self diagnosed GERD, it would be a good idea to get this confirmed by your doctor; your reflux pain might be connected to your changes in bowel habits, and your reflux might not be caused by GERD at all; GERD is caused by a loosening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) at the bottom of the food pipe, this allows stomach acid to enter the throat, causing burning; in your case your LES might be fine, your problem could be caused by your bowels being full of poo, meaning your stomach contents might be being literally forced up your throat because they have nowhere else to go.
Please see your doctor so he can find out if your bowels or an LES dysfunction is causing your reflux
If your doctor confirms GERD, he'll probably prescribe a proton-pump inhibitor, which is a tablet or capsule that you swallow once a day; it massively reduces stomach acid, meaning that although reflux will still occur, it won't burn or be painful like it is now; he might give you something like Omeprazole 40mg a day, reduced to 20mg a day after 4 weeks.
In the meantime, until you see your doctor, try taking a laxative (available from your local chemist or pharmacy, you might find that within a few days, you're back to normal, but don't exceed the dosage instructions or they might work a little bit too well.
Remember to drink lots of water as well (not more than 2 litres of liquid in total), there's always a chance that your sluggish bowels are caused by simple dehydration.
-Chris O
Ok Ive tried prescriptions and they do work however I recently lost my health insurance so I can't afford the meds... I have acid reflux almost every time I eat something and its really bad! So my aunt told me about Chewable Original Papaya Enzyme made by American Health. So I ate pizza which really makes my acid reflux flare up real bad. I chewed 3 of these pills per the instructions and in like 2 minutes...the acid reflux is gone! OMG its amazing I got a 250 count bottle at a health food store for $ 9.50...try it I swear by it!
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