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Have Acid Reflux, Taking Prevaci. Mild Pain In Throat, Vocal Cord Vibrate, Phlegm. Symptoms Of Throat Cancer?
I have Acid Reflux. I take 30mg's of Prevaci each night at bedtime. I don't smoke, drink or eat any spice or fruits.
I have raised my bed 5" and cut out fried foods. I was symptom free until lately.
I wake up with heart burn every morning now. I have mild pain in my throat when I speak, it feels like my vocal chords vibrate when I talk. Sometimes there's phlegm and sometimes not. I'm worried about developing throat cancer. Could these symptoms indicate something other than reflux?
I have raised my bed 5" and cut out fried foods. I was symptom free until lately.
I wake up with heart burn every morning now. I have mild pain in my throat when I speak, it feels like my vocal chords vibrate when I talk. Sometimes there's phlegm and sometimes not. I'm worried about developing throat cancer. Could these symptoms indicate something other than reflux?
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
Hello dear,
The symptoms are related to acid reflux & is attributed to Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux.
Due to decreased tone of upper esophageal sphincter, the refluxed acid is causing irritation to the throat & vocal cords.
Along with Prevacid, you can also add Domperidone 10 mg twice a day(to be taken 30 min before meal)
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.
Investigation like upper GI endoscopy will be helpful.
Take care
The symptoms are related to acid reflux & is attributed to Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux.
Due to decreased tone of upper esophageal sphincter, the refluxed acid is causing irritation to the throat & vocal cords.
Along with Prevacid, you can also add Domperidone 10 mg twice a day(to be taken 30 min before meal)
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist for proper clinical examination.
Investigation like upper GI endoscopy will be helpful.
Take care
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