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Digestive Disorders |
Acid reflux and profound itching02/27/2008 02:08PM |
My 16 year old daughter has had chronic urticaria for the last 7 years (daily), mostly controlled by zyrtec. She has also been treated for acid reflux-30 mg prevacid 2x day for the last month. About the time the acid reflux symptoms surfaced, she also began to have bouts of profound itching in her throat, tongue, inner ear, and chest. Could all this be related?
It is possible they could be related. Reflux esophageal disease has two components. One is the stomach going up the esophagus and the other component is the acid in the stomach. Prevacid blocs the acid (typically it is this that causes heartburn). However, blocking the acid does not prevent the stomach contents going up the esophagus and this could be causing the irritation of the throat and surrounding areas. ie ear,tongue
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D. Roy Ferguson, MD Interim Director, Director of Endoscopy Unit, Associate Professor Gastroenterology-Hepatology Division MetroHealth Medical Center School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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