Suggest treatment for the stomach burning sensation due to viral infection
Patient: I have had a stomach virus for 3 days with dry heaving. I now am having trouble swallowing due to the dry and acid burning feeling in my throat. It feels as if I have no saliva there, and it burns terribly. I cannot sleep, and am sill occasionally vomiting. Whenever I vomit it is excruciating due to the acid burn...what can I do to relieve this pain? Doctor: Hello,I understand your concern.I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.All your problem is related to acidity. I advice you to take pantoprazole and domperidone as antiacidity and anti vomiting agent respectivelyCertain lifestyle changes like eating less spicy foods and stress free life, complete sleep is all necessary. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic.Wish you a best health.Thank you,Dr Arun Tank.