
Suggest Treatment For GERD With Throat Infection

Mostly GERD with throat infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have gone through your query.
Hiccups, bitter taste and sore throat, according to your symptoms my first possibility is acid reflux (Gastro eshophageal reflux disease: GERD).
Here my suggestions:
For this I would start Omeprazole (prilosec) 30 minutes before food twice a day. You should use it at least for 4 weeks. It is available over the counter.
Mucaine gel 2tsp thrice a day.
I also suggest you Anti inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen or naproxen medication twice a day.
Throat lozenges like Spec T may help you.
Your throat symptoms look like mostly pharyngitis which can be caused by acid reflux or infection. I suggest you see an ENT doctor or your treating doctor or other physician for throat examination to rule out pharyngitis and get complete treatment with antibiotics.
Steam inhalation twice a day and continue salt water gargles.
Drink plenty warm water to avoid dehydration. Preventing dehydration is most important hence drink plenty of fluids. You can drink hot fluids like soup and tea or coffee. Avoid smoking if you does.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.

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