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Suggest Remedy For Feeling Of Something Stuck In Throat
Question: Hello some nights when I lay down to sleep I get a feeling in my throat like there is something stuck in there sharp, and I get a lot of saliva also
Brief Answer:
you may be having aacid reflux
Detailed Answer:
hello
Your symptoms are very typical of an acid reflux from your stomach , which is called gerd- gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
In this condition , acidic contents of the stomach will come into the throat , specially on lying down, which can cause pain , difficulty in swallowing , cough , etc.
I would like to meet your gastroentrologist , who will examine you and do an endoscopy to confirm this , once the diagnosis is known , then treatment can be initiated.
gaviscon may not be sufficient and you may need to start on other medications.
for the mean time i would like you to avoid , tea , coffee ,smoking , alcohol and spicy food and to take a light dinner 2-3 hours before sleeping.
Take care
you may be having aacid reflux
Detailed Answer:
hello
Your symptoms are very typical of an acid reflux from your stomach , which is called gerd- gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
In this condition , acidic contents of the stomach will come into the throat , specially on lying down, which can cause pain , difficulty in swallowing , cough , etc.
I would like to meet your gastroentrologist , who will examine you and do an endoscopy to confirm this , once the diagnosis is known , then treatment can be initiated.
gaviscon may not be sufficient and you may need to start on other medications.
for the mean time i would like you to avoid , tea , coffee ,smoking , alcohol and spicy food and to take a light dinner 2-3 hours before sleeping.
Take care
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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