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76 Years. Have Diverticulitis, GERD With Severe Reflux, Heartburn, Burning In Throat. Have Diabetes. Advice
I am a 76 year old woman with (well-controlled) type II diabetes, currently suffering from diverticulitis. Presently, I am experiencing GERD with severe reflux, causing not only heartburn, but an intense unpleasant burning in the throat and mouth. I have a scheduled appointment with my doctor in one week. Is there anything I can do now to combat these symptoms, or any other advice? Mary
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your diabetic medicines or diabetes it self can start the problems of the gi tract and hyperaciity
as the acid comes up in throat and cause soar throat
heart burn is again the sign of acidity
you need to take antacid cap or tab in the morning empty stomach
use sugar free antacid gel after every meal
use no fatty non greesy non oily food
lot of warm water
as the acid comes up in throat and cause soar throat
heart burn is again the sign of acidity
you need to take antacid cap or tab in the morning empty stomach
use sugar free antacid gel after every meal
use no fatty non greesy non oily food
lot of warm water
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