Burning in Intestines !!

[lin888]

For the last 3 weeks, I've been having severe burning in my lower abdomen and it goes up my esophagus. Everything I eat or drink it burns 5 minutes after. I've been on PPI for years. Could I have IBS?

[lin888]

Thank-you for your advice ...will be going to see my Dr. to have test done !! :)

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hi, as your symptoms are related to food, it could be due to peptic ulcer disease. The two common causes for this are: infection with helicobacter pylori and use of nonsteroidal  anti inflammatory medications (NSAID). Although you are on PPI you need therapy for H pylori. Helicobacter pylori, also known as H. pylori, is a bacterium that is commonly found in the stomach. It is present in approximately one-half of the world's population. The vast majority of people infected with H. pylori infection have no symptoms and will never develop problems.  No single drug cures H. pylori infection. Treatment involves taking several medications for 7 to 14 days. Some of the treatment regimens use a medication called metronidazole (Flagyl) or clarithromycin (Biaxin). These medications can cause a metallic taste in the mouth. You will need to consult a gastroenterologist for adequate therapy. Regards.