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What Causes Severe Acid Reflux In The Middle Of The Night?
Woke up in the middle of the night with reflux so severe that it was burning my throat and causing me to cough as is some had gone into my windpipe. Took about an hour or so for the burning sensation to go away. Plus, every time I coughed it would make my lungs burn. Slept sitting up. This happened 5 hours or more after eating. Any ideas what is happening?
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Hi welcome to the health care magic
According to history provided it seems to be gastroesophageal reflux disease.
For your condition barium x ray or endoscopy is advisable
For reflux disease Rabeprazole 20 mg OD can be prescribed for 2 week
Head elevated while sleeping
Avoid sleeping immediately after meal.
Avoid prolonged bending , sitting etc.
Avoid smoking, heavy fatty diet , spicy foods etc.
Take care
Consult gastroenterologist for examination and discuss all these
Hope this will help you
According to history provided it seems to be gastroesophageal reflux disease.
For your condition barium x ray or endoscopy is advisable
For reflux disease Rabeprazole 20 mg OD can be prescribed for 2 week
Head elevated while sleeping
Avoid sleeping immediately after meal.
Avoid prolonged bending , sitting etc.
Avoid smoking, heavy fatty diet , spicy foods etc.
Take care
Consult gastroenterologist for examination and discuss all these
Hope this will help you
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