Feels Like Knot In Throat And Have Bubbling Sensation. Suggest?

Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2013

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Question : i have something that feels like a knot in my throat , internet refers to gourd, what can I take to get releif , this sensation of a bubble comes and goes. Had problems for the last four days. any recommendations

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acid reflux. USG to rule out hiatus hernia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. These are symptoms of acid reflux.

2. Request your physician to prescribe an anti-reflux medication. This usually consists of a proton pump inhibitor (such as omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole), a gastric motility enhancer (such as domperidone , levosulpiride) and an antacid, anti-flatulent such as Mucaine Gel or Gelucil/ Digene.

3. The antacid is for shrt term relief; the anti-reflux medication should be taken regularly for 8 to 12 weeks.

4. A probiotic will help. Lifestyle and diet changes will also help.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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