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I experienced bad acid reflux for 2 years because of Hiatus Hernia, and was kept waiting throughout the Covid pandemic period for a much needed repair operation. I found Omeprazol , and later, when he pain was unbearable, and I had lost a lot of weight,( because I couldn't eat) Levogastrol prescribed by my doctor really helped, but sometimes not, and only after I had surgery was it cured. - So don't delay. go to a doctor and get referred to a specialist because these things have a habit of becoming worse.
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:18pm
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Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 3:51am
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arunchy wrote on Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:19pm:
Good Evening,
Five weeks of persistent pain is of some concern. Not sure what tests they did in Spain to rule out Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD). Apart from Angiogram, stress test, Troponin Levels are a must.
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If a cardiac cause is ruled out an endoscopy is indicated particularly as the pain is persistent.
GORD or gastro oesophageal reflux disorder is a possibility but needs confirming.
Many pains are referred pains meaning that the pathology might lie elsewhere.
Using conservative treatment for symptom relief is never a good idea.
PPIs like Omiprazole may provide relief to some with increased acidity as would Gaviscon. Losing weight and reducing fizzy drinks are effective too. It is a rarity the use of Morphine in GORD unless complications occur.
I would insist on further investigations. Spanish medicine is not bad but if you are not getting any joy I would recommend getting yourself thoroughly investigated here in the UK.
My apologies for this lengthy reply but I felt it important to do so.
The Spanish health care is excellent. When I was in the uk the doctors could not find the problem and it took months to get an x ray let alone a ct scan
D moss lives in Spain so why should he go to the expensive cost of flights, then when arriving in the uk be told, as he is a Spanish resident he is not entitled to free treatment under the national health system.
Friends I have in the uk are amazed that I can get a doctor's appointment within 2days and this is actually seeing my doctor not a phone call.
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:58am
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arunchy wrote on Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:19pm:
Good Evening,
Five weeks of persistent pain is of some concern. Not sure what tests they did in Spain to rule out Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD). Apart from Angiogram, stress test, Troponin Levels are a must.
Read more...
If a cardiac cause is ruled out an endoscopy is indicated particularly as the pain is persistent.
GORD or gastro oesophageal reflux disorder is a possibility but needs confirming.
Many pains are referred pains meaning that the pathology might lie elsewhere.
Using conservative treatment for symptom relief is never a good idea.
PPIs like Omiprazole may provide relief to some with increased acidity as would Gaviscon. Losing weight and reducing fizzy drinks are effective too. It is a rarity the use of Morphine in GORD unless complications occur.
I would insist on further investigations. Spanish medicine is not bad but if you are not getting any joy I would recommend getting yourself thoroughly investigated here in the UK.
My apologies for this lengthy reply but I felt it important to do so.
The response is informative however the one thing that is perfect here is the medical help and in these 5 weeks I have had every possible scan and test possible things that you wait years for in the uk
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:35am
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dmoss wrote on Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:58am:
The response is informative however the one thing that is perfect here is the medical help and in these 5 weeks I have had every possible scan and test possible things that you wait years for in the uk
Well said Spanish health system is excellent
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:43am
dmoss wrote on Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:58am:
The response is informative however the one thing that is perfect here is the medical help and in these 5 weeks I have had every possible scan and test possible things that you wait years for in the uk
A lot of people who have had medical treatment in Spain, do praise it very much as you do.
I have to agree that medical care in the UK has taken a battering. Waiting lists for all specialities are sky high mostly in cancer care. One is not able to get a GP appointment for weeks and months.
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