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How To Get Rid Of Sore Throat?

Hi I have a sore throat when I lay down. Is there any way I can get rid of this symptom? I thought I was dehydrated so I drank lots of water but that didn t help. I also tried breathing through wet clothes by putting a wet cloth on my nose when I fell asleep but only made it harder to breathe. My throat feels like its ripping from soreness. When I breathe I can feel my throat getting dryer. Sometimes I can t even sleep because my throat hurts so much. Please help thanks.
Fri, 24 Jun 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain sore throat while lying down and throat feeling ripped due to soreness seems to be probably due to acid reflux and it leads to regurgitation of acid and food particles from stomach to food pipe and throat.
It leads to irritation of throat mucosa causing soreness and pain..
I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole..
Take antacids like Milk of magnesia..
Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water..
Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep..
You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.




Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Get Rid Of Sore Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain sore throat while lying down and throat feeling ripped due to soreness seems to be probably due to acid reflux and it leads to regurgitation of acid and food particles from stomach to food pipe and throat. It leads to irritation of throat mucosa causing soreness and pain.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia.. Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.