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What Causes Mild Irritation In Throat After A Heavy Meal?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jul 2015

Question: I ve been doing well , just today right after lunch I felt maybe some gastric juice , had a very pasta based lunch , lots of cheese and maybe dairy based soup and other stuff. I just felt that my left tonsil is bothering me a little after this lunch and it bothers very little when I swallow but very little . Had this issue last year and after my physicals all seems normal , also been going through this hypochondriac anxiety and everything worries me even thought everyone says I look great.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Dairy based food products often lead to release of more gastric juice, a reflux could have caused this mild irritation in the throat. Do not worry about it, it should settle down on it own and requires no treatment.

You need to watch out for

1. Itchiness in the throat
2. Cough
3. Difficulty in swallowing
4. Fever

The above could mean that you might be having a throat infection

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 hours later)

What Would u recommend me to take or do to make it better. It is not that bad but still do feel a little

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptomatic relief

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back, I am sorry for the short delay in my reply. There was a family emergency to attend.

Here is what I recommend

1. Tab Omeprazole once a day for 7 days. This has to be taken before food
2. Gargle your throat with Betadine gargles three times a day until you are better
3. Avoid spicy food
4. Avoid milk and milk products
5.Avoid smoking and caffeine until you are better

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)

Thank you dr, I understand now ,had some milk and coffee this morning and couldn't avoid spicy food , now that I know , will do gargles maybe take some lemon and honey tea, keep all foods to just basics maybe some fruits

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid lemon

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I am glad I was of help. Try and avoid lemon, lemon contains citric acid which can again aggravate acidity

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar