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Suggest Treatment For Sore Throat When Diagnosed With GERD
Question: I have been diagnosed with gerd. For some time now I've been clearing my throat almost constantly. Then I end up with sore throat. Also I have a dryness in the back of my throat which is uncomfortable, and a slight wheeze at night. I've complained to my DR and she 1st ordered a CXR then changed my blood pressure medication, because I complained of coughing.
I am female 61 years old. Former smoker 30 years ago. Smoked 15 yrs. I'm active and fit. I've given up caffeine, wine, tomatoes, spicy or fried foods. Help!
I am female 61 years old. Former smoker 30 years ago. Smoked 15 yrs. I'm active and fit. I've given up caffeine, wine, tomatoes, spicy or fried foods. Help!
Brief Answer:
Cap omeprazole, high fiber diet,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Your symptoms might be related to GERD.
Only medication will not be sufficient to address the symptoms of GERD, few non pharmological measures need to be followed.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking, I think that you are already following this.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibres diet, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg twice daily 1/2 hour before food for 1 week. You can take over the counter antacid three times a day. You can take probiotic like sporolac or ecobion, and curd which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement, and if it persists you can go for endoscopy.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Cap omeprazole, high fiber diet,
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
Your symptoms might be related to GERD.
Only medication will not be sufficient to address the symptoms of GERD, few non pharmological measures need to be followed.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking, I think that you are already following this.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibres diet, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg twice daily 1/2 hour before food for 1 week. You can take over the counter antacid three times a day. You can take probiotic like sporolac or ecobion, and curd which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement, and if it persists you can go for endoscopy.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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