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What Medication Is Suggested For Pain In Throat And Stomach Area?
Hello, i m having alot of pain in my throat and stomach area it hurts when I drink and eat. This morning I took alka seltzer, gas relief pills (4) and around 1 this afternoon i drank epsom salt as a laxative i mixed 6 tsps in 8oz of water. Im beginning to burp and it hurts. I ve been like this for 2 days today being the worse...PLEASE HELP
Mon, 23 Dec 2019
Hi,
As per the history is given in your query I understand that you seem to be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to backwash (acid reflux) into the 'food pipe' connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus).
This backwash can irritate the lining of your esophagus and throat. I advise you to take a stomach acid-suppressing drug-like pantoprazole along with domperidone one hour before breakfast on an empty stomach or 2 hours after having meals for at least 4-6 weeks.
Besides you should have also lifestyle that may help reduce the frequency of acid reflux like maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking, alcohol consumption, elevate the head of your bed by 6-9 inches, do not lie down after a meal and avoid tight fitting clothing.
Avoid foods and drinks that trigger reflux like fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
As per the history is given in your query I understand that you seem to be suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to backwash (acid reflux) into the 'food pipe' connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus).
This backwash can irritate the lining of your esophagus and throat. I advise you to take a stomach acid-suppressing drug-like pantoprazole along with domperidone one hour before breakfast on an empty stomach or 2 hours after having meals for at least 4-6 weeks.
Besides you should have also lifestyle that may help reduce the frequency of acid reflux like maintain a healthy weight, stop smoking, alcohol consumption, elevate the head of your bed by 6-9 inches, do not lie down after a meal and avoid tight fitting clothing.
Avoid foods and drinks that trigger reflux like fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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