I used to smoke but quit four months ago. Recently, I visited a pulmonologist because I was having issues with coughing and feeling like I had to take deep breaths. The doctor diagnosed me with bronchitis and GERD and gave me some medicine. However, whenever I stop taking the medicine, my symptoms come back. Now I'm hearing a water-like noise on the left side of my stomach just below my chest. What could be causing these symptoms, and should I be concerned?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Contimue the medicine for a period of 4-6 months as it takes time to heal,follow your doctors advice and maintain healthy life style

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been having this weird issue where I get this acidic taste in my mouth after eating, and it's been bothering me. Plus, I've been feeling some pain on the left side of my chest. Do you think I should go for an endoscopy test? Any advice would be really helpful.

no need to worry follow your doctors advice

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If your symptoms did not improve with lifestyle changes or drug therapy, you may be a candidate for surgery. Some patients prefer a surgical approach as an alternative to a lifetime of taking medications. The goal of surgery for reflux disease is to strengthen the anti-reflux barrier.

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take liquids

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