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What Causes Throat Tightness, Swelling And Difficulty In Swallowing?
Question: hi lumpy feeling in XXXXXXX apple like something is in their. throat feels tight. burp air
throwing up reliefs pressure acid
throwing up reliefs pressure acid
Brief Answer:
Might be GERD, capsule omeprazole, high fiber diet.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
I would like to know is there any visible swelling. If there is swelling, does it move with swallowing. If is better to get examined by the doctor to rule out any swelling of the thyroid.
Your other symptoms might be related to GERD.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking, I think that you are already following this.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibre, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals, instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg twice daily 1/2 hour before food for 1 week twice a day.
You can take over the counter antacids three times a day as well.
You should take probiotics like sporolac or ecobion once a day and eating yoghurt which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement, and if it persists you can go for endoscopy.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Might be GERD, capsule omeprazole, high fiber diet.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
I would like to know is there any visible swelling. If there is swelling, does it move with swallowing. If is better to get examined by the doctor to rule out any swelling of the thyroid.
Your other symptoms might be related to GERD.
Presently I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, and smoking, I think that you are already following this.
Eat bland diet, eat diet rich in fibre, avoid meat for few days, do not lie down immediately after food, walk for 15 minutes post food. Avoid eating heavy meals, instead go for small frequent meals. Avoid a lifestyle in which you sit in one place for long. Make sure you move around and have at least a 30-minute walk as part of your daily exercise
I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg twice daily 1/2 hour before food for 1 week twice a day.
You can take over the counter antacids three times a day as well.
You should take probiotics like sporolac or ecobion once a day and eating yoghurt which will be beneficial. Kindly follow the measures for 15 days, your symptom should subside.
I would have suggested you to follow this for a week, and observe for any improvement, and if it persists you can go for endoscopy.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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