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What Causes Sore Throat,difficulty In Swallowing Post By Pass Surgery?
My husband had by heart by pass surgery in Nov 13, and after he came home for a while , he started complaining about sore throat, neck, and says tongue an throat burn and has a hard time swallowing, he is miserable , also says like slime in throat all the time at times
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post by pass surgery complications like acid regurgitation are common.This is due to laxity of the the lower esophageal sphincter resulting in acid reflux.THis can be reduced by proton pump inhibitor therapy like Pantoprazole 40 mg for 14days.The condition will resolve by itself sooner or later.Increased secretions are also common in the post operative period.THis can be reduced with drugs like promethazine.Consult your doctor for further queries.
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post by pass surgery complications like acid regurgitation are common.This is due to laxity of the the lower esophageal sphincter resulting in acid reflux.THis can be reduced by proton pump inhibitor therapy like Pantoprazole 40 mg for 14days.The condition will resolve by itself sooner or later.Increased secretions are also common in the post operative period.THis can be reduced with drugs like promethazine.Consult your doctor for further queries.
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