I am 20 years old. A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis and a peptic ulcer. I have been on medications on and off since then (including Prilosec twice a day). I stop taking them because they only help a little and don't eliminate the condition. My real problem is horrible regurgitation. I always spit up my food after I have completely chewed and swallowed it. Is this something that's related to my diagnosed conditions, or could I have another problem that has not been diagnosed?

Karla

It is not clear from your question how the diagnosis of these three conditions were made. While we occasionally see patients with peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) together, it is unusual for the symptoms not to respond at all to drugs like Prilosec.

Regurgitation as you have described may be a symptom of GERD, but it may also reflect another problem -- perhaps an abnormality in the emptying of your stomach. A careful evaluation should help clarify the problem. See your doctor about having a complete evaluation that includes endoscopy (a visual examination of your esophagus, stomach and upper small intestine), stomach-emptying studies, and assessment of acid reflux over 24 hours.