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What Causes Thick Saliva After Eating Food?
Question: I have thick muscus after eating. Started about 30 days ago, I am 72. It takes about 10 minutes to clear the mucus. It is thick enough to causes gagging. Gets worse towards the end of the day
Brief Answer:
Possible GERD/acid reflux;to determine by upper endoscopy...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and I need a few more details before running final conclusions:
- when you say "mucus" , are you reporting mucoid-like saliva especially after eating? If this is your case, then, it might related to GERD/acid reflux.
At your age, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run upper endoscopy for further evaluations.
Meanwhile, I advise to:
- eat often and small portions, chew up slowly
- avoid spicy/chilly/oily/fried foods
- do not lay down immediately after eating
- take antacids after eating
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
Possible GERD/acid reflux;to determine by upper endoscopy...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and I need a few more details before running final conclusions:
- when you say "mucus" , are you reporting mucoid-like saliva especially after eating? If this is your case, then, it might related to GERD/acid reflux.
At your age, if I was your caring doctor would advise to run upper endoscopy for further evaluations.
Meanwhile, I advise to:
- eat often and small portions, chew up slowly
- avoid spicy/chilly/oily/fried foods
- do not lay down immediately after eating
- take antacids after eating
Hope it helped!
Dr.Klerida
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