Having a history of gastritis, cough, burning, back pain is a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

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Hello doctor! This year 27 years old, I have a history of gastritis, recently I have a bit of work stress, headaches, so I have used blood-boosting drugs to nourish the brain and have gained weight from 46kg to 49kg. But the problem I have is that I have a lot of cough, cough for nearly half a month has not been cured, I have taken medicine but it does not help, near night in the morning there is a burning phenomenon in the epigastrium like a fire, pain spreads to the back, it is very difficult. bear. I have to drink a lot of water to reduce it. So let me ask if there is a history of gastritis, a lot of cough, burning in the epigastrium, back pain is a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease or not and is this disease dangerous, how to treat, in how much time? What do I need to prepare before the examination? Ask your doctor for advice and answers. Thank you sincerely!
Vu Thi Ngan (1993)
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Hello!
Gastroesophageal reflux - also known as acid reflux, this is a condition in which the occasional or frequent backflow of gastric juices into the esophagus. Typical symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease are usually post-sternal heat, regurgitation of food, gastric juice, difficulty swallowing, painful swallowing, nausea and even prolonged cough, sore throat, and destruction of tooth enamel. , bad breath..
You have a history of gastritis and stress may be the trigger and cause of this symptom. However, to be sure that you have a history of gastritis, a lot of cough, burning in the epigastrium, back pain is a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease or not, you need to go to a medical facility or hospital under the system. Vinmec Health System for doctors to check, evaluate and have a follow-up treatment plan. Before the examination, you need to fast overnight, avoid taking stomach acid suppressants, antibiotics before.
Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Looking forward to one day in the near future can meet you and consult in-depth. Best regards!

Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Quoc Lan - Digestive Endoscopy Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital