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Food Coming Back to Mouth
Hello Doctors, I am a 28-year-old male. Since childhood, I haven’t chewed food properly, which has caused food to come back into my mouth. Now, I have asthma and small airway disease. I am currently taking pantoprazole, which has reduced the issue slightly, but food still comes back to my mouth.
What could be the reason for this, and what is the best solution? Should I undergo any tests or change my medication? Please advise.
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. Based on your description, the issue of food coming back into your mouth (likely regurgitation) could be related to several underlying conditions, such as:
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Chronic acid reflux can cause regurgitation, especially if untreated.
- Esophageal Motility Disorders: Improper chewing combined with weak esophageal muscles may contribute to this problem.
- Asthma and Small Airway Disease: These can sometimes exacerbate or coexist with GERD due to shared mechanisms like increased abdominal pressure.
Pantoprazole helps reduce stomach acid, but if symptoms persist, further evaluation is needed. I recommend:
1. Diagnostic Tests
- Upper Endoscopy To check for esophageal damage or strictures.
- Esophageal Manometry: To assess muscle function in your esophagus.
- pH Monitoring: To measure acid levels over 24 hours.
2. Lifestyle Modifications:
- Eat smaller, slower meals and chew thoroughly.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating.
3. Medication Adjustmen:Depending on test results, a combination therapy (e.g., prokinetics) may be more effective.
Your asthma and airway disease should also be evaluated in context, as reflux can worsen respiratory symptoms.
For a detailed assessment and personalized treatment plan, I strongly advise scheduling a consultation. You can reach me on WhatsApp at **Eight Zero Zero Nine Eight Two One Three Three Two** for further assistance.
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Kindly consult for detailed history and further management
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Gastroenterologist consultation.
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Food regurgitation has a number of reasons ranging from GERD to remuneration syndrome.Airway disorders may have resulted from the regurgitation.You should consult a gastroenterologist in your area for a clinical examination and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to determine the exact cause.
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Dr. Javed Akhtar
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4 yrs exp
Guwahati
Kindly consider
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Would be because of gastritis.
Avoid spicy foods.
Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach.
Use more of curd and butter milk.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need more history. Please consult for further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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