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What Causes Feeling Of Fullness In The Throat?
Question: The last few nights I have been having a fullness feeling in my throat..I feel like it is acid in my throat..when I lean over I feel it worse.i feel like it is trying to come up further...I have been trying to get healthy working out every night ..and drinking pomegranate juice everyday along with mineral water..would that be causing the acid feeling in my throat? What can I do for this feeling? Thanks!
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The feeling you have in the throat is due to an acid reflux from your stomach.
There are several causes and contribution factors. A decreased tone f the lower esophageal sphincter which prevents the acid from entering the esophagus is a common cause. Obesity, tight clothes, aerated or caffeinated beverages, acidic or spicy food are all causes.
Anxiety is a common cause for such symptoms.
Relax, eat healthy, bland food. Do not lie down for 2 hours after food or fluids.
You can take Gaviscon or other anatcids, as these often give relief.
If these do not help or if the symptoms are getting worse with time, it is better to see a gastroenterologist and have yourself examined.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Discussion folllows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The feeling you have in the throat is due to an acid reflux from your stomach.
There are several causes and contribution factors. A decreased tone f the lower esophageal sphincter which prevents the acid from entering the esophagus is a common cause. Obesity, tight clothes, aerated or caffeinated beverages, acidic or spicy food are all causes.
Anxiety is a common cause for such symptoms.
Relax, eat healthy, bland food. Do not lie down for 2 hours after food or fluids.
You can take Gaviscon or other anatcids, as these often give relief.
If these do not help or if the symptoms are getting worse with time, it is better to see a gastroenterologist and have yourself examined.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you think I am making it worse with drinking promegrante juice everyday? Thanks so much for your informative Answer!
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome
Pomegranate has an pH of 3 which is acidic and hence can make your symptoms worse.
yes
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome
Pomegranate has an pH of 3 which is acidic and hence can make your symptoms worse.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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