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What Causes Choking Sensation In The Throat While Treating GERD?
I have been suffering from high blood pressure and also been diagnosed with gurd. lately I have a choking sensation in my throat, at times I swallow and I cant breathe this also cause my difficulty breathing out my nose. last week I woke up unable to breath and my body was tingling . I felt very week and my blood pressure was 202 over 109. I could not breath I had to ring an ambulance I was so scared
Mon, 12 Aug 2019
Hello,
It is due to severe acid reflex associated with GERD.
You should not sleep or lay flat after food intake.
As first-line management, you can take antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief.
Avoid spicy foods.
If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. In severe cases, an endoscopy may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is due to severe acid reflex associated with GERD.
You should not sleep or lay flat after food intake.
As first-line management, you can take antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief.
Avoid spicy foods.
If symptoms persist better to consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. In severe cases, an endoscopy may be required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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