Suggest Treatment For Intermittent Sore Throat, Redness At The Throat Along With Dull Pain Apart From Bloating And Frequent Diarrhea

Posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2018

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Question : Yes my symtoms are varied and have been with me for month and a half. I have a sore throat that comes and goes. Sometimes very intense other times a dull ache and back of my throat is very red. I am often gassy and bloated and get diarrhea often. I frquently get a tickle in my throat and get a cough. Which comes and goes out of nowhere. And i normally have to clear my throat almost every day. Ive had the throat clearing problem for years however

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
These are symptoms of acid reflux!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Your symptoms are typical of acid reflux. I will like to know what medications you are on. Your treatment needs to be optimized. Also, there is need for lifestyle modifications including avoiding late meals, limiting fats and chocolates, no tobacco, limited alcohol intake, etc.

First, let me hear what you take for acid reflux and what measures your practice. I will start by optimizing this and would take on from there.

I wish you well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (19 minutes later)

Im taking musinexdm. I havent taken anything for acid reflux yet but i dont smoke, drink moderately. I dont have the best consistent eating times as i am a flt attendant with altering schedule. Is the throat clearing related to the acid reflux?

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I recommend Pantoprazole 40mg daily for the next 14days. Report progress to me and do act on the above recommended lifetsyle modifications.

Best wishes and keep me updated.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar