Worried about Easopheagus
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Hi, I'm 25 and have had issues with reflux for a while but always treated myself with Zantac, it was so sporadic like maybe once every 3-4 months if that.
For the last 2 or 3 weeks I've had constant chest pains, indigestion, nausea and a sore and tender stomach when pressure is applied. I've been under severe stress since December so at first I put it all down to that. However what is worrying me is that my symptoms are constant and I'm concerned about the chest pains. I suffer from anxiety and I'm worried I've left my Gerd untreated or haven't properly treated it and now I may have a damaged Easopheagus or Barrett's.
Not sure what to think. But I'll be making an appt with my doctor.
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pinkcatfairy dani2590
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Glennie68 dani2590
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You are doing the right thing going to your doctor. Worry doesn't help stomach problems, and it's good to get checked out. They will probably do some tests, although an endoscopy will not be done until other checks are done - and they will probably suggest medication before this would be considered (they usually give you meds for a few weeks and see how you feel) - but I would also add Barretts is a problem that happens after a long period of time.
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