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Suggest Remedy For Burning Sensation In Throat When Diagnosed With Heartburn

I have had heartburn for several years and was diagnosed with esophogitis several years ago. I took Fosamax for several years and it was decided that it may have been a source of my problems. I have taken Nexium for many years (probably 8+) and it doesn t seems to help anymore. I have the burning in my throat daily now and nothing seems to help except Alka-Seltzer sometimes. I was wondering if this is something I should seek medical help for and if there is anything new in prescription meds that might help me. I am at a loss but worried that it might be something serious as it doesn t matter what I eat or drink, I still have it. Thank you in advance for any advice you can provide.
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain if you had burning sensation in throat caused due to esophagitis it can be due to acid reflux.
Chemical injury to the lining of mucosa of the food pipe or esophagus leads to inflammation and cause burning sensation and is known as Esophagitis.
As Nexium [esomeprazole] is not working you should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and if required he/she can also advise you to get an endoscopy done..
As nexium is not working he can advise you to take other Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole etc.
Antacids like Milk of magnesia has to be taken before meals..
Drink plenty of cool water.
Avoid hot, spicy and heavy meals..
Take small portions of food every 2 to 3 hours.
Take short walk after meals.
At night take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleeping..
While sleeping keep your head slightly raised as compared to feet and if you sleep laterally prefer left lateral position..
If you are overweight try loosing some weight..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Burning Sensation In Throat When Diagnosed With Heartburn

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain if you had burning sensation in throat caused due to esophagitis it can be due to acid reflux. Chemical injury to the lining of mucosa of the food pipe or esophagus leads to inflammation and cause burning sensation and is known as Esophagitis. As Nexium [esomeprazole] is not working you should consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and if required he/she can also advise you to get an endoscopy done.. As nexium is not working he can advise you to take other Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, Rabeprazole etc. Antacids like Milk of magnesia has to be taken before meals.. Drink plenty of cool water. Avoid hot, spicy and heavy meals.. Take small portions of food every 2 to 3 hours. Take short walk after meals. At night take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleeping.. While sleeping keep your head slightly raised as compared to feet and if you sleep laterally prefer left lateral position.. If you are overweight try loosing some weight.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.