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Feels Like Knot In Throat And Have Bubbling Sensation. Suggest?
Question: i have something that feels like a knot in my throat , internet refers to gourd, what can I take to get releif , this sensation of a bubble comes and goes. Had problems for the last four days. any recommendations
Brief Answer:
Acid reflux. USG to rule out hiatus hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. These are symptoms of acid reflux.
2. Request your physician to prescribe an anti-reflux medication. This usually consists of a proton pump inhibitor (such as omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole), a gastric motility enhancer (such as domperidone , levosulpiride) and an antacid, anti-flatulent such as Mucaine Gel or Gelucil/ Digene.
3. The antacid is for shrt term relief; the anti-reflux medication should be taken regularly for 8 to 12 weeks.
4. A probiotic will help. Lifestyle and diet changes will also help.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Acid reflux. USG to rule out hiatus hernia.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. These are symptoms of acid reflux.
2. Request your physician to prescribe an anti-reflux medication. This usually consists of a proton pump inhibitor (such as omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole), a gastric motility enhancer (such as domperidone , levosulpiride) and an antacid, anti-flatulent such as Mucaine Gel or Gelucil/ Digene.
3. The antacid is for shrt term relief; the anti-reflux medication should be taken regularly for 8 to 12 weeks.
4. A probiotic will help. Lifestyle and diet changes will also help.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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