Why do I hear throat gurgling in the morning after waking?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
When I wake up in the morning, I hear a gurgling sound in my throat as I lie on my bed. It happens during swallowing. When I get up out of bed, it disappears. What could this be?
And also, I get a lot of burping after eating. I do not know whether food is coming back up. I do not have chest pain or an acidic taste in my mouth. Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern.
Actually, the sound is due to acidity only. Though you cannot taste it in your mouth, the burping sound is only due to gases in the stomach. And gurgling is due to that as well.
I would suggest taking a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water. In the diet, take a cucumber and salad along with food. Avoid spicy and oily food. Eat at least three hours before going to bed. I also suggest taking the tablet Pantoprozole 40 mg once before breakfast for three days, and letting me know afterward. I would like to know whether you have difficulty passing stool.
I hope this helps.
Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I do not have stool problems. The acidity has been there for at least three months.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
It can be there for three months or even more. Sometimes stress-induced acidity also can be seen. When a person is under stress, our stomach produces acids, so changing lifestyle defiantly helps. If there is anything else, let me know.
I hope this helps.
Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I do not get any acid reflux. Is this just gas bubbles coming up and not GERD?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read our query and can understand your concern.
It would be just gas bubbles, not GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). In GERD, we can taste acids in our mouths sometimes. And you do not have such. So do not worry. I suggest you take medicine for three days and let me know.
I hope this helps.
Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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