A reflux of gastric acid in the esophagus is known as “gastroesophageal reflux” In fact, it is true that this disease can be treated or cured by taking medicine. However, if let the disease become chronic and reaches a severe condition. Meaning that it transfers to “Esophageal cancer”
Symptoms of pharynx and esophagus
Having difficulty in swallowing like there is a lump in the throat.
- Having sore throat in the morning includes that there is mucus in the throat. and maybe have a feeling of irritation all the times.
- There is burning pain in the chest or cartilage. Including, neck pain.
- There are eructation, nausea, or gastrointestinal reflux in the chest and throat.
- Feeling the bitter taste of bile or sour taste of acid in the throat.
Other symptoms
Bad breath, hyper-sensitive tooth or, tooth decay
- A chronic cold
- Chronic hoarseness or having hoarseness only in the morning.
- Chronic coughing, choking or breathlessness at night.
- For patients with asthma … may have more asthma symptoms. And drug use may not be able to relieve the symptoms.
How to handle Gastroesophageal reflux
Changing your habits
Avoiding stress, smoking, and wearing too tight clothes. If being overweight then should lose weight. Including, avoid forcing during defecation. Instead, intake food which supports the digestive system.
Changing eating habits by having a low-fat meal and avoid fried food, spicy food, or food that is hard to digest. Including, chocolate, nuts, candy, butter, milk, eggs, tea, coffee, energy drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Changing sleeping habits … After eating, do not go to bed immediately. The time should be at least 3 hours apart. When you are in bed, the headboard should be about 6-10 inches from the ground
Cure
Patients often prefer to buy drugs themselves. Which some drugs can increase more acid secretion in the stomach. The good way for this solution is patients should take prescription drugs from a doctor. Do not reduce or stop using drug themselves. As well as also see the doctor regularly.
Article by Physician of gastro-enteropathy and liver disease
Phyathai 2Hospital
