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Hiatus Hernia, Have Sore Throat Since Weeks, No Relief With Medicines. Suggestive Remedy?

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Posted on Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Question: hi doctor i was diagnosed with hiatus hernia last april and now i am suffering from sore throat and its been two weeks now i have taken atbiotics to no avail and the pain killers dont seem to help..please help cause this is so distressing.

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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

Sore throat can be due to infection ( bacterial or viral) or it could be due to acid reflux disease.
Since there is no relief with antibiotics and it is persistent for more than 2 weeks, infection is less likely. So the other possibility should be considered. Hiatus hernia is one of the predisposing factors for reflux disease. So I would suggest you to take medications like omeprazole for relief. I would also suggest you do salt water gargling and take tylenol.

I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly rate this service.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini
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Hiatus Hernia, Have Sore Throat Since Weeks, No Relief With Medicines. Suggestive Remedy?

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

Sore throat can be due to infection ( bacterial or viral) or it could be due to acid reflux disease.
Since there is no relief with antibiotics and it is persistent for more than 2 weeks, infection is less likely. So the other possibility should be considered. Hiatus hernia is one of the predisposing factors for reflux disease. So I would suggest you to take medications like omeprazole for relief. I would also suggest you do salt water gargling and take tylenol.

I hope that answers your question.
If you have no more questions, kindly rate this service.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini