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Question: Hi ,
I have a report of my neck CT scan attached.I get it done because i use to feel pain at the back of my mouth ,my doctor says its acid reflux ..for that i am taking omeprazole 40 mg..I am not taking them regularly though but i still feel pain at the back of my mouth even if i am on medication the same day. Now my question is, My problem is acid reflux or it could be something else.Do i have to avoid spicy food to get rid of this pain?Does report looks fine?
I have a report of my neck CT scan attached.I get it done because i use to feel pain at the back of my mouth ,my doctor says its acid reflux ..for that i am taking omeprazole 40 mg..I am not taking them regularly though but i still feel pain at the back of my mouth even if i am on medication the same day. Now my question is, My problem is acid reflux or it could be something else.Do i have to avoid spicy food to get rid of this pain?Does report looks fine?
Brief Answer:
Acid reflux, Candida overgrowth....
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read carefully all your concerns and report and I can say as follows:
1. With regards to Ct scan findings protrusion of C5-C6. It can not explain your symptoms. Another finding is calcification on palatine tonsils due to inflammation.
It means that you have had a chronic inflammation of your tonsils.
2. Your symptoms like pain in back of your mouth mostly are related with:
- acid reflux
- Candida overgrowth
- chronic tonsils' infection by streptococcus.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend doing
- Candida swab test of tonsils
- culture of swab for streptococcus
- upper endoscopy to better evaluate if you have acid reflux
Meantime I suggest to:
- use PPI's 40 mg up to 80 mg per day for 4-8 weeks (regularly)
- use two pillows when you lay down
- avoid spicy and chilly foods
- avoid too hot meals
- eat 3-4 hour before go to bed
- avoid unnecessary stress
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
Acid reflux, Candida overgrowth....
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read carefully all your concerns and report and I can say as follows:
1. With regards to Ct scan findings protrusion of C5-C6. It can not explain your symptoms. Another finding is calcification on palatine tonsils due to inflammation.
It means that you have had a chronic inflammation of your tonsils.
2. Your symptoms like pain in back of your mouth mostly are related with:
- acid reflux
- Candida overgrowth
- chronic tonsils' infection by streptococcus.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend doing
- Candida swab test of tonsils
- culture of swab for streptococcus
- upper endoscopy to better evaluate if you have acid reflux
Meantime I suggest to:
- use PPI's 40 mg up to 80 mg per day for 4-8 weeks (regularly)
- use two pillows when you lay down
- avoid spicy and chilly foods
- avoid too hot meals
- eat 3-4 hour before go to bed
- avoid unnecessary stress
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor,Yes even i feel it is something to do with tonsils as i have lil pain at the left when i press them.I had endoscopy twice with two different doctors, they didn't find anything and this is the reason i was asked for CT scan of neck.I will go through the test suggested by you ,need to arrange prescription for PPI,Till then can i continue with omeprazole?
Also i use very hard pillow as i can never fell asleep on soft one's , so as per your suggestion can i take two soft pillows now?I hope it wont make my neck pain worst ,as i got my cervical spine MRI done because of upper back pain which was not going.Reports Attached.
Also i use very hard pillow as i can never fell asleep on soft one's , so as per your suggestion can i take two soft pillows now?I hope it wont make my neck pain worst ,as i got my cervical spine MRI done because of upper back pain which was not going.Reports Attached.
Brief Answer:
Please follow...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Omeprazole is a PPI's drug, so you can continue to use it.
With regards to pillows, if you don't feel comfortable with two pillows you can continue to use hard pillow. please take care of your lifestyle and diet
Wish you fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
Please follow...
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Omeprazole is a PPI's drug, so you can continue to use it.
With regards to pillows, if you don't feel comfortable with two pillows you can continue to use hard pillow. please take care of your lifestyle and diet
Wish you fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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