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My 10-yr-old daughter has been suffering with almost ...
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My 10-yr-old daughter has been suffering with almost constant burping, stomach pain and heartburn for about 3 months. EGD and u/s were normal. She's been on Prilosec and Tagamet for almost 3 months and has not had any improvement in symptoms. Where should we go from here?

 

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July 4 1:06 AM (46 minutes and 54 seconds later)
         
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Has she been to a GI specialist yet at all?
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July 4 1:24 AM (17 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
Reply to 4ren6's Post: yes, she's been to a pediatric gastro. He ordered all the tests and put her on the meds.
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July 4 1:28 AM (4 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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I know that it is a large expense and trouble for your daughter to go through these test but I would recommend going to another recognized GI specialist not necessary for children. Go to a general GI Specialist. Carry copies of the work ups with you and have blood work done as well. Saint Judes Childrens hospital would be good also.

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July 4 1:38 AM (10 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Reply to 4ren6's Post: since all her tests and bloodwork came back negative, we have been wondering if it could be a food allergy/intolerance.
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July 4 1:42 AM (3 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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Actually, that is what I was thinking sitting here. It very well indeed may be. Has she been tested for lactose intolerance and other food allergies? If not then this very well may be your best route to go next instead of putting her through the strain of all the GI testing.

Simple testing will conclude whether she does have food allergies that are causing these symptoms to continue.



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