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What Causes Acid Reflux, Burping And Irritation In Throat In An Alcohol Addict?
I am a smoker, heavily for a bit over 2 years, recently I've ha some acid reflux and been burping a lot I've also have a irratated throat and I have problems taking a full brethe and breathing right I feel like my chest is tight an sometimes I feel a pain when I take a deep brethe. I'm worried its throat cancer... :$
Thu, 8 May 2014
Hello
It looks like you are having gastritis caused by chronic use of alcohol. Antacids might be helpful for you. And drink lots of water and avoid spicy food for few days. If symptoms doesn't reduce then meet a physician.
Regards
Dr. Sushma
Consultant psychiatrist
It looks like you are having gastritis caused by chronic use of alcohol. Antacids might be helpful for you. And drink lots of water and avoid spicy food for few days. If symptoms doesn't reduce then meet a physician.
Regards
Dr. Sushma
Consultant psychiatrist
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