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Question: in XXXXXXX of 2014 I had my gallbladder removed during the surgery they tryed to intubate me and the doctor thouhgt maybe I had a strictor so he set me up with specialist for a month after the surgery but a week and a half after the surgery I started having issues swallowing I went to the specialist and told her I was having issues swallowing she said lets do the procedure she lightly sa dated me and maid me breath stuff to numb my throat she then stuck this long thin tube down my throat you could see it on the t.v screen in the mean time the surgeon who did the surgery came in a she told him she couldnt find a restrictor he then left but I continued to have issus swallowing so in October 2014 i go to a ent same hosipital she sticks a long skinny tube down my nose she
says I have post nasil drip and silent reflux she gave me prilosec and nasil spray ive done everything thing she said to do ive taken the med as direted and lifted the head of my bed six inches I dont know what else to do this lump in my throat is mainly on my right side
says I have post nasil drip and silent reflux she gave me prilosec and nasil spray ive done everything thing she said to do ive taken the med as direted and lifted the head of my bed six inches I dont know what else to do this lump in my throat is mainly on my right side
Brief Answer:
You have LPR
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting you query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You have feeling of lump in the throat which is called globus pharyngeus.
There are a few causes for globus - gastroeoesphageal reflux disease (GERD), post nasal drip due to sinusitis and sometimes due to anxiety.
Your doctor has already prescribed medications for GERD (Prilosec) and post nasal drip.
In addition to the medications and lifting the head end of the bed , the following should be done.
You need to reduce weight if obese.
You need to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol ( if you have these habits).
You need to avoid coffee, citrus, mint, chocolates, fatty food, tomatoes and citrus.
You need to avoid eating full stomach and instead eat multiple smaller meals.
You need to go to bed only 2-3 hours after food.
If you follow these advice in addition to taking medications, you will find good relief.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
You have LPR
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting you query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You have feeling of lump in the throat which is called globus pharyngeus.
There are a few causes for globus - gastroeoesphageal reflux disease (GERD), post nasal drip due to sinusitis and sometimes due to anxiety.
Your doctor has already prescribed medications for GERD (Prilosec) and post nasal drip.
In addition to the medications and lifting the head end of the bed , the following should be done.
You need to reduce weight if obese.
You need to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol ( if you have these habits).
You need to avoid coffee, citrus, mint, chocolates, fatty food, tomatoes and citrus.
You need to avoid eating full stomach and instead eat multiple smaller meals.
You need to go to bed only 2-3 hours after food.
If you follow these advice in addition to taking medications, you will find good relief.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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