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Suggest Treatment For Heart Burn And Thick Mucus In Throat
I was wondering if I was experiencing heart burn or something more. I had a thick mucus feeling in my throat and every time I swallowed it hurt very badly in my upper neck lower throat. Then last night I was awoken by similar feeling but it was in my upper stomach or right in the middle of my ribs on the bottom.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain thick mucous in throat and heartburn along with pain in the lower part of centre of ribs and pain in upper neck and lower part of throat are indicative of acid reflux and it leads to regurgitation of acid and food particles from stomach to food pipe and throat.. It leads to excess mucous formation.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia.. Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Heart Burn And Thick Mucus In Throat
Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain thick mucous in throat and heartburn along with pain in the lower part of centre of ribs and pain in upper neck and lower part of throat are indicative of acid reflux and it leads to regurgitation of acid and food particles from stomach to food pipe and throat.. It leads to excess mucous formation.. I would suggest you to consult a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole.. Take antacids like Milk of magnesia.. Avoid spicy food and drink plenty of water.. Always take walk after meals and take your dinner atleast 2 hours before sleep.. You should sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.