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Sudden coldness
I ate two bananas last night beforesleeping.And I also had a little gas at night, I did not know much, but now it is 3:00 in the morning, suddenly I woke up and I felt as if I had suddenly caught cold. I felt this coldness in the area below my neck or you can say around the food pipe. I felt it from inside, just like when we drink water, I felt a cold sensation.After that I got up and suddenly I started feeling anxious.After 5 minutes, when I took a deep breath, I felt a little better; the cold sensation inside had reduced a bit.But the neck part is still getting it .And I feel like I just ate cold food.
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"The cold sensation you experienced in your food pipe (esophagus) and neck area, specifically after eating bananas late at night, is a common symptom of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), also known as 'Silent Reflux.' When you lie down shortly after eating, stomach gases or small amounts of acid can move upward. While many feel 'heat' or 'burning,' some individuals perceive this irritation as a cold, tingling, or 'minty' sensation in the throat. This sudden, unfamiliar physical feeling often triggers the body's 'alarm system,' leading to the acute anxiety and rapid breathing you described
Next Steps
Breathing for Relief: "You did the right thing by taking deep breaths. Using the '4-7-8' breathing technique during an episode helps calm the nervous system and relaxes the esophageal muscles."
Food Triggers: "While bananas are generally soothing, for some people, they can cause mild gas or bloating if eaten right before sleep. Monitor if this specific fruit consistently triggers the 'cold' sensation."
Hydration: "Sip lukewarm water if you wake up with this feeling. Avoid ice-cold water, as it can increase the sensitivity of the irritated lining of the food pipe."
Health Tips
Nighttime sensations in the throat are startling but usually resolve with simple timing and dietary changes. Please book a full session if you need further guidance on managing these anxiety spikes...
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