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Hi There For The Last Couple Of Weeks Ive Been

Posted on Sat, 25 Apr 2020

Question: hi there

for the last couple of weeks ive been experiencing a constant burning sensation in my throat and tongue and also feeling of my throat is swollen like its kinda closing up but i have no trouble breathing or swallowing and then sometimes it feels like it moves to one one side and its affecting down the left side of my face and my neck and sometimes feels like its around my collar bone as well on and off. i get a burning sensation in my chest aswell every now and again, os this something i should be worried about cause its very irritating and also as the burning sensation has been happening for about a month now

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be GERDe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think this burning sensation in throat and tongue and chest pain may be related to GERD.
I think you should get examined doing an upper endoscopy to check esophageal mucosa.
I believe you may need to take antiacids over the counter such Maalox to help reduce acidity.
You can also take Omeprazole only by doctors prescription .
Sleep with elevated head with pillows ,eat at least 3 hours before bed.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (12 hours later)

is it also normal to be bringing up a bit of mucous aswell

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is also normal of bringing up mucus.

Detailed Answer:
It is common that it brings up stomach fluids and mucous may also be present due to inflammation.
I think it can be related to GERD also.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

can all this heal on its own

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can't go by it's own.

Detailed Answer:
I don't think it can go on its own.
Using antiacids may be needed such Maalox
Also you may need to take Omeprazole only by prescription of doctor.
Be careful to eat at least 3 hours before bed, sleep with elevated head with pillows , avoid acidic foods such oranges juice, souces, spices etc.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (23 minutes later)

i was prescribed pariet does this help it go away and with the swelling aswell?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue using it.

Detailed Answer:
Patient contains rabeprazole which decreases stomach acidity and is used to treat GERD.
It reduces the cause of inflammation so swelling will be better.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (13 hours later)

do any of all these symptoms affect the heart in anyway

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
They can't effect the heart.

Detailed Answer:
No,none of these symptoms can affect the heart.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana