Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 In a message dated 2/10/2004 12:51:37 PM Central Standard Time, Rojas5915@... writes: Hi, Deb; they find out whether it is there by doing an upper g.i. endoscropy-- not a biggie; that way they can see whether there is a hiatal hernia (tummy pushing up into esophagus), look at the esophogeal tissue for ulcers, and biopsy them as well. Then, the good news, is that this is treatable with either Zantac or Tagamet or more likely, a Proton Pump (acid pump) Inhibi tor, such as Prilosec, Aciphex, Prevacid, etc. It often presents as coughing up, but the majority is stomach contents often or usually accompanied by pain behind the sternum, which adults for centuries have referred to as " heartburn, " not a term that makes much sense, and not usually used by a child. I'll shut up now, honest--Love to you and to yours, Deb, n Rojas; it IS important to catch it, though, as in rare cases (mine) one can develop Barrett's Esophogitis, which if not resolved, can lead to cancer of the eso phagus; this has been studied extensively in cf patients; but more likely, it is ust acid irritation and medication will take care of it. n, The doctor last week talked to us about heartburn and asked Natie and she said it didn't hurt her in her chest area. I guess I better send an e-mail to the nurse about it and see what she has to say about it. Thanks for all of you help Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 In a message dated 2/10/2004 2:43:24 PM Central Standard Time, Rojas5915@... writes: AND you get MORE burtbling from me in the next post; kids do not usually think of the pain as in the chest, but sometimes in the " tummy, " whereas adults almost always just point to what is in fact the esophogeal/stomach juncture, where the hiatal hernia is, if it is there, or the source of the " heart burn, " if it feels like that. Love, and luck, n Rojas Well you know she does complain of he tummy hurting! In fact I will sit and night and rub her tummy so she can sleep. She loves that!! MOM TIME!! I sent an e-mail to the nurse practitioner and she says to give her 150 mg of zantac. Does this seem like a lot for a 6 year old? DebA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Hi, Deb; they find out whether it is there by doing an upper g.i. endoscropy-- not a biggie; that way they can see whether there is a hiatal hernia (tummy pushing up into esophagus), look at the esophogeal tissue for ulcers, and biopsy them as well. Then, the good news, is that this is treatable with either Zantac or Tagamet or more likely, a Proton Pump (acid pump) Inhibi tor, such as Prilosec, Aciphex, Prevacid, etc. It often presents as coughing up, but the majority is stomach contents often or usually accompanied by pain behind the sternum, which adults for centuries have referred to as " heartburn, " not a term that makes much sense, and not usually used by a child. I'll shut up now, honest--Love to you and to yours, Deb, n Rojas; it IS important to catch it, though, as in rare cases (mine) one can develop Barrett's Esophogitis, which if not resolved, can lead to cancer of the eso phagus; this has been studied extensively in cf patients; but more likely, it is ust acid irritation and medication will take care of it. Re: Question!! In a message dated 2/10/2004 11:34:59 AM Central Standard Time, Rojas5915@... writes: Gastro-esophogeal reflux? Just a thought, n Rojas And how do they treat this? And what kind of test do they do to find out if that is what she has? Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 AND you get MORE burtbling from me in the next post; kids do not usually think of the pain as in the chest, but sometimes in the " tummy, " whereas adults almost always just point to what is in fact the esophogeal/stomach juncture, where the hiatal hernia is, if it is there, or the source of the " heart burn, " if it feels like that. Love, and luck, n Rojas Re: Question!!/DEB A. In a message dated 2/10/2004 12:51:37 PM Central Standard Time, Rojas5915@... writes: Hi, Deb; they find out whether it is there by doing an upper g.i. endoscropy-- not a biggie; that way they can see whether there is a hiatal hernia (tummy pushing up into esophagus), look at the esophogeal tissue for ulcers, and biopsy them as well. Then, the good news, is that this is treatable with either Zantac or Tagamet or more likely, a Proton Pump (acid pump) Inhibi tor, such as Prilosec, Aciphex, Prevacid, etc. It often presents as coughing up, but the majority is stomach contents often or usually accompanied by pain behind the sternum, which adults for centuries have referred to as " heartburn, " not a term that makes much sense, and not usually used by a child. I'll shut up now, honest--Love to you and to yours, Deb, n Rojas; it IS important to catch it, though, as in rare cases (mine) one can develop Barrett's Esophogitis, which if not resolved, can lead to cancer of the eso phagus; this has been studied extensively in cf patients; but more likely, it is ust acid irritation and medication will take care of it. n, The doctor last week talked to us about heartburn and asked Natie and she said it didn't hurt her in her chest area. I guess I better send an e-mail to the nurse about it and see what she has to say about it. Thanks for all of you help Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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