Is gi doc enough if i have lpr and gerd?

diaba

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Posted 10/24/2013 1:58 AM (GMT 0)

my lpr symptoms are worse than my gerd symptoms but only seeing a gi doc. Also have a hital hernia. do I need to see an ENT too, or can my gi doc handle all of this. Also from what I've read treatment is the same for both, is that true?

icesk8r

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Posted 10/24/2013 2:02 AM (GMT 0)

Well, generally treatments are the same, though studies are finding that PPIs and H2 blockers aren't very effective for LPR (and are damaging in the long-term for GERD patients). I don't think doctors truly know how to treat LPR yet - which sucks, 'cause that's what I have.

My ENT just wants to put me on pills, so I hope you get a better ENT doc if you go. I'd think a GI doc could handle everything, though?

opnwhl4

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Posted 10/24/2013 5:46 PM (GMT 0)

A GI doctor can handle everything and will handle more issues than an ENT.

Take care,
Bill

diaba

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Posted 10/25/2013 1:44 AM (GMT 0)

thanks, i'll just stick with my gi doc then.

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