A Reader Once Asked:
“I take medicine for acid reflux, but still occasionally get it at night. After it happens, my throat and esophagus burn terribly for 1/2 hour or so, from the acid, I presume. Have tried chewing antacid tablets to try to neutralize what is left in my throat, as well as soda crackers, to no avail.… Read the rest
A Reader Once Asked:
“What does it mean when I burp and it burns? It doesn’t happen all the time or anything, but every now and then I’ll burp and it’ll burn in my throat and it feels like acid comes up into my throat then goes right back down. I have acid reflux, but I take medicine for it..could that still be part of it though?”
Answer:
Most likely this is Laryngopharyngeal Reflux or LAR. In simple terms this is reflux of stomach contents in the throat, and if you have excessive stomach acid then the acid is being regurgitated into your throat. In order for this to happen both your Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Upper Esophageal Sphincter have to be weakened and allow the flow of contents to go as high as your throat area. I wrote a great article on this, so see it here.… Read the rest
Im nineteen years old and i get migraines and headaches all the time. i am on birth control but its not from that. i have tried lavender bath bubbles and sprays but i dont find much relief.. infact, i think it causes my head to hurt more! I also have been diagnosed with GERD and acid reflux disease and i am looking for alternative medicine.… Read the rest
She is 8 weeks old and gags and coughs a lot. She also makes these squeeky throaty sounds that are actually really cute but may also be a sign of throat irritation. Her nose is stuffy often too. Shes going to the doctor next week but I dont want her on medicine if its not necessary.… Read the rest
my 4 years daughter has been throwing up only when she wakes up in the morning before even having her breakfast for two months now . Doctors reccomend that she has acid reflux for which she is taking medication now ….but still no result so far ..i wonder if the acid reflux in children or the constipation can cause this nausia early in the morning for that long period ?… Read the rest