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Acid Reflux, GERD
Im 37 years old male living abroad. 2 weeks ago i felt aciding liquid come up to my throat and since then I have been dealing with acid reflux. I feel no appetite but constantly feel like theres something stuck in the back of my throat and my food pipe.
I even have been having a painful sore throat since a week and no fever or anything related to sore throats. I have no bleeding, nausea or vomiting.
Can this be cured by proper diet and otc medicines?
Any home remedies for this painful throat? It hurts and i find it difficult to talk for long periods.
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Hello sir
The best home remedy for your problem is avoid junk food oily and spicy food plenty of fluids or clear liquids and try to consume more fiber rich diet.
Try to avoid tea coffee or any nicotin or caffeine containing products like chocolate.
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Dr. Venkatesh B S
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17 yrs exp
Chennai
Dear Sir
The condition you have is Reflux Pharyngitis. This happens because of GERD( Gastro-esophageal reflux disease)
You need to do lifestyle and diet change.
avoid smoking and alcohol to begin with- strictly
Avoid spicy, deep-fried and oily food.
Small, frequent meals .
You should have your last meal, minimum of 3 hours before your meal time.
there are few medications which help further.
Need a detailed history too
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