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What Is The Cause And Treatment For GERD?
Question: I HAVE HAD A SORE THROAT FOR ABOUT A MONTH. I RECENTLY VISTED A ENT DR THIS WEEK, SHE PUT A MIST IN MY NOSE TO PREFORM A TEST TO LOOK IN MY THROAT. SHE TOLD ME SHE DIDNT SEE ANYTHING THAT CONCERD HER AND SAID IT MAY BE REFLUX. DIDNT OFFER ANYTHING TO TAKE IM CONCERN BECAUSE IN THE PAST I WOULD ONLY GET A SORE THROAT IF I HAD A COLD. IT STILL FEELS LIKE THERES A LUMP IN MY THROAT
Brief Answer:
Almost confirmed GERD (acid reflux) is cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If an ENT examination was conducted and no abnormalities were noted, and along with the symptom of the presence of a sensation of a lump in the throat it is almost confirmed that your symptoms are most probably attributed to acid reflux.
Let me list all the symptoms of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for you, so you can relate to them. They are:
-Abdominal pain
-Back pain
-Heartburn or burning sensation in the chest
-Sensation of a lump in the throat
-Regurgitation of food
-Dry cough
-Bitter taste in the mouth
-Sore throat
-Hoarseness of voice or change in voice
and a few others.
In my opinion, your presentation is almost completely due to acid reflux. To confirm the same you can visit a doctor who will do the following:
-A 24-hour acid pH monitoring
-Prescribe medications which will help reduce the acid reflux like:
+Antacids (eg. gelusil, tums, etc.)
+Ranitidine, famotidine, etc.
+Lansoprazole, omeprazole, etc.
As most of these medications are available over-the-counter as well, you could get your hands on them but it would be best if you visit a doctor and go about a proper regimen prescribed by your doctor.
I hope you find my response helpful ma'am. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
Almost confirmed GERD (acid reflux) is cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. If an ENT examination was conducted and no abnormalities were noted, and along with the symptom of the presence of a sensation of a lump in the throat it is almost confirmed that your symptoms are most probably attributed to acid reflux.
Let me list all the symptoms of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for you, so you can relate to them. They are:
-Abdominal pain
-Back pain
-Heartburn or burning sensation in the chest
-Sensation of a lump in the throat
-Regurgitation of food
-Dry cough
-Bitter taste in the mouth
-Sore throat
-Hoarseness of voice or change in voice
and a few others.
In my opinion, your presentation is almost completely due to acid reflux. To confirm the same you can visit a doctor who will do the following:
-A 24-hour acid pH monitoring
-Prescribe medications which will help reduce the acid reflux like:
+Antacids (eg. gelusil, tums, etc.)
+Ranitidine, famotidine, etc.
+Lansoprazole, omeprazole, etc.
As most of these medications are available over-the-counter as well, you could get your hands on them but it would be best if you visit a doctor and go about a proper regimen prescribed by your doctor.
I hope you find my response helpful ma'am. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.
Best wishes.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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