can stress cause reflux, nausea and heartburn?
550601
Yes, it can cause all these symptoms and much more if not reversed by destressing techniques and changes in the life style
173242
You could and since you have been to the doctor I will assume he is competent enough to investigate all causes of your symptoms. But you asked about GERD so here goes....\nSymptoms:   frequent cough or clearing of throat, always feeling something in your throat, burning feelin in throat. sore throat, hoarseness/change in voice possibly, if GERD is severe acid may bubble over into the trachea causing asthma like symptoms\n\nTreatments within your control other than medication are:\nDon't eat right before bedtime\nDecrease alcohol, coffee, and chocolate consumption.  Lose weight(if that is an issue), Don't wear tight fitting clothes. Don't eat acidic food citrus fruits, tomato sauce etc.  Raise the head of your bed 30-45 degrees. \n\nMy ENT always recommended Gaviscon liquid 1 hour before bedtime.  In severe case the esophagus and trachea can be damaged from acid reflux.\n\nGood Luck I hope I gave you some good ideas!
883915
It's a high possibility, stress can cause a lot of physical and health related problem, as well as eating unhealthy foods
298373
It can yes..\n\nHow old are you?  I would definately get checked out for these symptoms as they are closely related to other diseases as well.  There are tests and then medication to control GERD, but I am worried about other causes.  Get a checkup ASAP!  Take care and be well.\n\nP.S.  I know it sounds awful, but try a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar....I hear that works over all the drugs! :)
161816
I would suggest going to your doctor to make sure that everything is okay.  You could have a more serious form of acid reflux or angina (chest pain) due to something else.  Not trying to scare you, but it's better to be safe than sorry.
6026
Anxiety and stress can cause physical symtoms. If you are ill and do have a disease- look at the word dis ease it can manifest itself as physical. I am not saying your crazy. I am saying that if you are under a lot of stress you can make yourself very sick and then it gets worse like a vicious circle cuz your more stressed. If you feel that isn't it you will just have to find a better doctor. Go to webmd. maybe it's something that is misdiagnosed alot. Like fibromylasia or something. Go to google and type in the symtom that is most worrysome for you. Keep at finding what is wrong. Demand more testing.
794427
When you vomit, stomach acid comes up into the esophagus and burns giving you the same effect as acid reflux. You may not actually have acid reflux disease, but the sensation is not pleasant. When I am sick like that, I will chew on a Rolaids or Tums to help kill the effect of the acid. I hope that you get to feeling better.
525859
Zanax is very addictive. Yes ulcers can come from stress. My ulcer became evident after I ate. Got very nauseous. Had to lay off all greasy food. Took meds. It finally healed. Try some web sites about stree and how to combat it. What is stressing you? Can you avoid it? Do you have a chance to relax during the day? We all have a little stress but some are overwhelmed with it. Exercise helps as does a good diet. Prayer and meditation helps. Find something that suits your lifestyle. Good luck.
177545
Gastroesophageal Reflux is a term used to describe the partly digested food that is regurgitated. The acid in the stomach that is being used for food digestion causes the heated feeling you are complaining about. The food pipe is not protected as well as the stomach is against this acid.Try to sit upright for at least 1-2hrs without doing any lifting or bending.Avoid alcohol or acidic containing foods,these could increase the discomfort felt . It would also be a good idea to visit with a G.I. Dr. He could evaluate you for ulcers,Hiatal Hernia or Delayed Gastric Emptying.Good Luck. I hope you feel better.
920064
Yes, completely normal.  Stress wreaks havoc with food intake, certainly.  Some people can't stop eating, and others can't even look at food.  The diarrhea is normal, too, as stress really messes with the digestive tract.  This is especially common with women; we're much more likely to get IBS.  Fun, eh?  And stress does crazy stuff with your menstrual cycle, too, birth control or no.\n\nIt really sounds as if you're having a bad time of it.  What you should do is concentrate on getting yourself through this and managing your stress as best as possible.  With fiance problems, I'm not going to say that you should calm down, but you should pamper yourself a bit.  Do some yoga, take some walks, get a manicure, have a nice long chat with your best friend, whatever you usually do when you're stressed.  Keep drinking that water and keep trying foods.  What do you usually eat when you've got a stomach flu?  Maybe you'll be able to keep down crackers.  Or maybe you can go with comfort foods that make you feel happy.  Don't worry too much about it, though.  Bodies are very resilient.  If it does worry you, try drinking juices and Gatorade and anything with calories and try to take a multivitamin.  That way, at least you won't get scurvy.
336364
yes, they are two completely unrelated conditions.  Heart Burn is a digestive problem.  It is due to stomach acid, and sometimes other stomach contents coming up into your gullet.  Brain Freeze is just a reaction of nerves around the roof of your mouth to a cold substance.  While spicy foods are one thing that are common provokers of heart burn, it's possible for non-spicy, and even cold foods to do it (what foods provoke acid reflux/heart burn just depend on the individual).  In fact some people have such bad heart burn that they can get it even if they haven't eaten anything at all.
982816
It can but its very rare. Usually the most common symptoms are upset stomach,nausea,and vomiting.
558682
stress and bad diet; history of stomach/gastroinstestinal issues
850574
See a doctor when you get a chance and see if there is anything that can be done. I suffered persistant stomach aches but no vomiting and my doctor gave me something called Aciphex for acid reflux...I didn't know that you could take medicines like that to help if you weren't vomiting or having heartburn, but you apparently can if you have what causes my stomach aches: Excessive stomach acid.\n\nIf the other suggestions here do not work, try taking an OTC acid blocker like the ones listed here: http://gi.org/patients/women/whatisgerd.asp You can buy generics cheap.\n\nI hope you find a cure for this and feel better soon!
651733
stomach ache and diarrhoea in addition to nausea and vomitting.
51431
I have had this in the past, and still do sometimes. Does it get worse with stress? If so, it might be something like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (spastic colon). you can suggest this to your doctor and see what he/she thinks, they can run tests to find out if this is your problem, and give you medicine to help with the symptoms, but don't expect it to be cured or to go away until you get rid of the stress causing factor in your life, or find other ways to releive the stress, or learn how to handle it better...but eventually, you'll be able to get by without the medicine, especially if you eliminate the stress, or find ways to lessen it. Don't let your doctor do to you what mine did to me...mine ran up a $1000 plus bill on me (even though I had insurance that covered 80%, the $1000 was my 20%), and never diagnosed me with anything being wrong until one day I suggested to her that it might be IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), and she agreed and gave me medicine that helped me...had I not suggested it, who knows how much more I would have had to pay for getting no diagnosis from her!!! The pain in my abdomen got so severe one day that I passed out in my bathroom floor (that's what made me go to the doctor). I don't like going to doctors because I beleive they don't try to help you when they know they can, and they are overpaid for doing nothing, not to mention the bills they run up on you before diagnosing you.
851590
A lot of the symptoms do sound like reflux/gerd. I'm not sure what is going on with your arm, but if you're an anxious person, you could be causing it by the power of suggestion. Reflux/gerd needs to be watched because the stomach acid over a long time can cause a pre-cancerous condition. I know that's not going to help your anxiety. Just have a doctor check you every year and get an endoscopy every 5 years if it really is reflux or gerd.