
What Causes Severe Heartburn, Throat Congestion, Difficulty In Swallowing And Cough?

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Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is recommended
Detailed Answer:
hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM.
i read your question and understood your concern.
under your current clinical scenario, your strongly advised to visit a gastroenterologist at the earliest and fix an appointment for undergoing upper GI endoscopy. this would give a better picture of the throat, esophagus , gastroesophegeal junction and stomach. Further course of action maybe advised accordingly.
endoscopy is an absolute indication in a patient; if one OR more of following is present :
age is>55
anemia
weight loss
onset of progressive symptoms ( heartburn followed by dysphagia , coughing)
melena (black stool) OR blood vomiting
furthermore; diet modification is advised.
1. low fat diet
2. add plain yogurt to meals
3. less salt intake
4. avoid alcohol and junk food
5. eat dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before going to bed
hope to answer your concern.
any further questions are welcomed
wish you good and sound health.
regards
dr Tayyab Malik


Hiatal hernia requires intervention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for getting back to me and answering.
If your symptoms are not improving despite,
1. you underwent upper GI endoscopy within the previous 6 months,
2. following diet ( as mentioned in previous answer)
3. taking medication properly (Cap Pantoprazole 40 mg Once daily before breakfast for at least 8 weeks) ,
Then, your advised to visit General surgeon/GI surgeon and discuss your symptoms as well as the hernia finding during endoscopy.
Some patients require "surgical intervention" to fix hiatal hernia and they may feel better following surgery (symptoms subside).
Hope to answer your concern.
Let me know if there's any further queries.
Thank you.
Wish you good and sound health.
In future, you may post a direct question to me via HCM portal.
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Regards
Dr Tayyab Malik


wish you good and sound health
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
It's a pleasure to be of any help.
Wish you good and sound health.
Hope to answer your concern.
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Thank you
Regards
Dr Tayyab Malik

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