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Digestive Disorders |
Gastroparesis12/14/2009 |
I have been diagnoised with gastroparesis and am trying to control it with diet and Nexium (2x daily). 12 years ago I had a Highly Selective Vagotomy, which is believed to be the cause. I tried reglan and suffered side effects. The current issue is even with the Nexium and diet changes, I still have yellow tongue and it seems to be also affecting my sinuses. I get burning in my nose and fluid in my ear and sinus headaches and mucus in my throat. There is also the lump in my throat every few days. I am at a stand still with the doc as to why I still have these issues. I am miserable daily worrying there is "no cure" for me and I will do damage to my tongue and nose. Any suggestions? Thank you
From your short explanation of symptoms, gastroparesis does not appear to be primary problem but likely is a contributing factor given your vagotomy. Reflux of stomach contents because stomach is not emptying may be the most logical explanation for your symptoms. Confirming reflux with a pH probe (probe that monitors acid in the esophagus) would be helpful and if present, consider surgical means to make opening between stomach and esophagus tighter.
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Annette Kyprianou, MD Senior Clinical Instructor of Medicine School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
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