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What Causes Burning Sensation In Throat And Mouth Post Appendectomy?
Question: I had an appendectomy in November. It was gangrenous. I had a colonoscopy in January. Felt raw inside from the cleansing. I had a cat scan with iodine in March. I have had throat problems that started after appendectomy. My mouth, tongue & throat burn. I feel like my throat is swollen inside and have something stuck in it. During surgery I had two flaps of skin in my throat for a month that healed. What causes these problems and what do I do? I can't sleep more than 4 to 5 hours a night.
Brief Answer:
It seems that you have acid reflux
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
First of all, I would insist you not to panic. It seems that during or after your surgery, you started having gastroesophageal reflux. The reflux of stomach acids to your throat and mouth might be causing the swollen and burning sensation with the sense of obstruction. In such a case, you need to do the following:
* Take omeprazole once daily before breakfast.
* Take small but frequent meals. Avoid big meals or long intervals between meals.
* Regular exercise and morning walk is essential.
* Do not lie down soon after feeding.
Let me assure that 4-5 hours of sleep is reasonable to have and you need not worry if have it. Relaxation and avoidance of stress is key to good sleep. Regular exercise can help you get a good sleep.
Stay relaxed.
Regards
It seems that you have acid reflux
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
First of all, I would insist you not to panic. It seems that during or after your surgery, you started having gastroesophageal reflux. The reflux of stomach acids to your throat and mouth might be causing the swollen and burning sensation with the sense of obstruction. In such a case, you need to do the following:
* Take omeprazole once daily before breakfast.
* Take small but frequent meals. Avoid big meals or long intervals between meals.
* Regular exercise and morning walk is essential.
* Do not lie down soon after feeding.
Let me assure that 4-5 hours of sleep is reasonable to have and you need not worry if have it. Relaxation and avoidance of stress is key to good sleep. Regular exercise can help you get a good sleep.
Stay relaxed.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Was there damage done during surgery that will heal or will I have this the rest of my life? Will the acid medication harm my liver?
Brief Answer:
Do not worry. It should gradually be fine.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. It is not due to any damage done during surgery. Rather, it might have occurred due to the stress during such a situation. It is unlikely to be there for the rest of your life and should respond to treatment. These medications are unlikely to harm your liver.
Regards
Do not worry. It should gradually be fine.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. It is not due to any damage done during surgery. Rather, it might have occurred due to the stress during such a situation. It is unlikely to be there for the rest of your life and should respond to treatment. These medications are unlikely to harm your liver.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr. Saha,
I am grateful for your expertise and advice. Thank you for explaining to me what has happened and what will happen in the future. Not knowing along with my throat swelling up has been frightening.
Your compassion and reassurance ...
you are number one in my book!
Sincerely grateful,
XXXX
I am grateful for your expertise and advice. Thank you for explaining to me what has happened and what will happen in the future. Not knowing along with my throat swelling up has been frightening.
Your compassion and reassurance ...
you are number one in my book!
Sincerely grateful,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I am glad that you found my answer helpful and reassuring. Let me know if I could be of further help. Feel free to contact me back in case of further queries in the future.
If you found my answer to be helpful, I would request you to close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Wish you health.
Regards
Glad to be of service
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
I am glad that you found my answer helpful and reassuring. Let me know if I could be of further help. Feel free to contact me back in case of further queries in the future.
If you found my answer to be helpful, I would request you to close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Wish you health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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