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How To Treat Consistent Scratchy Throat?
Hello and thank you. I have had a consistent scratchy throat for months. There is no associated inflammation of the lymph nodes, but it does cause me to cough more often than normal and each time Iaugh, I usually break into coughing. I have no smoking history.
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query is clearly pointing towards a condition known as acid reflux disease or gastrointestinal acid reflux disease (GERD) .
In this condition the upper sphincter of esophagus allow the acidic content of stomach to come back in to esophagus up to throat . This make throat rashes (itchiness) and dry cough .
The treatment of this disease based upon simple lifestyle changes along with medicine .
I would suggest you to avoid spicy food and heavy meals , avoid smoking and drinking, take frequent and light meals and eat at least 1-2 hour before going to bed . Also take light walk for 15 minutes after every meal.
Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray of upper digestive system , endoscopy and ambulatory acid test to confirm the diagnosis .
Doctor may prescribe antacid like gelusil to neutralize acid content , H2 blocker to reuce acid production like ranitidine, proton pump inhibitor to block acid production( omepraozole ) and baclofen to reduce the frequency of sphincter reflux.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query is clearly pointing towards a condition known as acid reflux disease or gastrointestinal acid reflux disease (GERD) .
In this condition the upper sphincter of esophagus allow the acidic content of stomach to come back in to esophagus up to throat . This make throat rashes (itchiness) and dry cough .
The treatment of this disease based upon simple lifestyle changes along with medicine .
I would suggest you to avoid spicy food and heavy meals , avoid smoking and drinking, take frequent and light meals and eat at least 1-2 hour before going to bed . Also take light walk for 15 minutes after every meal.
Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray of upper digestive system , endoscopy and ambulatory acid test to confirm the diagnosis .
Doctor may prescribe antacid like gelusil to neutralize acid content , H2 blocker to reuce acid production like ranitidine, proton pump inhibitor to block acid production( omepraozole ) and baclofen to reduce the frequency of sphincter reflux.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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