Posted on 12/07/2014 3:04:53 PM PST by bestintxas
President Barack Obama, who had medical tests on Saturday after complaining of a sore throat, is suffering from acid reflux, the president's physician said.
"The president's symptoms are consistent with soft tissue inflammation related to acid reflux and will be treated accordingly," Obama's doctor, Captain Ronny Jackson, said in a statement.
Acid reflux is a condition in which the stomach contents flow back up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing such symptoms as heartburn and sore throat.
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Obama, 53, went to Walter Reed military hospital for a fiber optic exam of his throat and since swelling was detected, doctors decided to perform a CT scan as well, Jackson said.
"The CT scan was conducted this afternoon purely as a matter of convenience for the President's schedule. The CT scan was normal," Jackson added.
Jackson said he recommended Obama go to Walter Reed for the tests after the president complained of suffering from a sore throat over the past couple of weeks.
Jackson did not give any cause for Obama's case of the illness.
There are many risk factors for acid reflux, including smoking, use of alcohol and hiatal hernia, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Most people respond to lifestyle changes and medicines, although many patients need to continue on medication to control their symptoms.
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Yup. Smoking will do it.
My grandpa had that. Waited over the weekend to see the NP on Tuesday. Was given some sort of sample med for it; two days later all cleared up never to return. 0barry gets the full treatment. Total cost to grandpa: $80
“At risk of acid reflux?” How about, “at risk of impeachment?” (!)
Reggie, Re-eh-ggie, ain't it time we said good-by-ee-i-i?
No one needs a doctor for acid reflux unless they are getting it frequently like twice or three times a week. Two tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar in water will straighten it out in about 15-30 minutes....
Take about half-teaspoon of baking soda in water if you have gas.....unless you take lots of meds, then check with doctor.
Prilosec is all one usually needs for acid reflux or one of the over the counter meds.
Both of those will balance out your stomach acid and end the gas. Some people take both depending on situation....find an article on PH to get the details.
MY POINT IS I don’t think it was acid reflux.
Not to be confused with Asshat Reflux which is a condition in which the stomach contents flow back up from the stomach into the esophagus whenever one hears Obama speak.
As a palliative measure (for the American public), I’d recommend him not using the larynx. Ever again.
I'd say this was also Obama's problem, but you have to be hard at work for it to be so. Not a risk factor for this clown.
His trashing of America has given lots of people heartburn. Just saying.
Terry should not push so hard.
Tobacco? Weed? Crack? Which is it?
Nonsense...he’s got “the slims”
Correct that to Reggie should not push so hard.
You can only spew so much bile before it acid etches the pipes.
Like a said if it’s two or three times a week then my remedy isn’t for them, but the occasional acid reflux can be easily stopped.
The problem being the head is not elevated enough to easily digest food....so no eating at bedtime. Makes sense.
Likely the real reason for the visit to the hospital Saturday was to avoid attending Marion Barry’s funeral.
Soft drinks and sitting the wrong way will also do it. Don’t ax how I know.
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