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Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old female weighing about 110 lbs. I was taking acid reflux medicine (Omeprazole), which is the medicine my doctor asked me to take two years ago because I had acid reflux which later turned into GERD and then LPR. I just started experiencing anemia three to four months ag... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Do not worry. Do not depend on medication only. I suggest you regularly take dates, beetroot, jaggery, and green leafy vegetables. Include salads and more fruits. Do some relaxation exercises regularly and go fo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I want to know the other possible reason for the bad smell coming from my nose. It has been there for four months. I already went to an ENT doctor, who diagnosed me with laryngopharyngeal reflux and gave me antibiotics and PPI. After two weeks, the smell was still there, so I decided t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.Do not worry. Let me tell you, bad breath in the mouth can be due to the following reasons: Smoking, pan, and snuff use. Stomach disorders like acidity, constipation, and gas formation. Jaundice or liver problems... Read Full »
My throat feels raw with a bad cough after I burnt my throat with a vape a few years back. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I burnt my throat with a vape a few years ago. My throat felt very raw and I had a very bad cough that followed. However, I still have a rawness in my throat and a bad cough. My throat is constantly filled with phlegm. I feel the pain in my throat positioned to the right under Adam's a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The effect of a vape cannot remain so long. It seems you are experiencing chronic symptoms because the stimulus to irritate the throat is continuously there. It is most probably a case of acid reflux from the st... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have cramps and dryness in the throat and mouth, and I also feel suffocated while yawning, drinking, or swallowing. I do not have this issue during sleep and while waking up in the morning. I consulted an otolaryngologist. The doctor informed me that there is no infection and asked me ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The symptoms you have described are similar to those of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux). I suggest you answer the following questions for further evaluation: 1) How long have you been suffering f... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, Is it possible for laryngopharyngeal reflux to cause migraines that hurt the eyes, neck, and shoulders? I get these migraines frequently, and they flare up in association with symptoms of acid reflux, so I suspect one of these things is causing the other. Although, I have never had hea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. The lump in the throat, postal nasal drip, and small hiatal hernia can be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. This can be treated with a few lifestyle modifications, such as: Do not fill your stomach whil... Read Full »
My sinuses and stomach muscles feel swollen at night after eating certain foods. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am having a hard time with my sinuses. I might be allergic to something that causes my sinuses to swell. I cannot seem to pinpoint it down, but if I have dairy (ice cream with sugar in it), gluten like a bowl of pasta, or any alcoholic drinks, after going to bed at night, I wake up thr... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem in concern. There are two things that are possibly causing your symptoms. 1. Vasomotor rhinitis. In this condition, you have inflammation due to some triggering factors (it could be airborne or food and beverage related). ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a lump in my throat for about two to three days. It may be laryngopharyngeal reflux because I went to lie down after eating like twice. Should I get it checked out, or will it go away if I take preventive measures? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If suppose it is laryngopharyngeal reflux, try conservative measures. If it does not improve or worsen, we may do a laryngoscopy to check the throat. I would suggest you the following. Eat regularly, in smaller q... Read Full »
The left side of my throat hurts on and off throughout the day when I swallow. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Four or five days ago, I was doing well but, when I woke up and swallowed, the left side of my throat has been bothering me ever since. I do not have any other symptoms, but it just hurts a bit when I swallow, then it would go away. When I wake up, it does not hurt, but it comes back throu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your symptoms listed above, it seems to be pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx. It can be caused due to allergy, infection, and laryngopharyngeal reflux. I would suggest: 1)Tablet levocetirizine 5 mg orally at night f... Read Full »
What is the reason behind my parched throat and dry cough?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel like something is stuck at the back of my throat, I keep swallowing, but there is nothing. My throat's been dry for months now, and looking at the back of my throat, some parts are a bit red (not sure if it is unusual), and some are white. The dry throat's been making me cough,... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the briefing regarding the problem in concern. The most common reason for having this irritation in the throat with a feeling of a lump or something obstructing while swallowing saliva can be a feature of chronic silent gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) ... Read Full »
Can the tentacle-like tissue under the side of my tongue be a globus?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a tentacle-like tissue under the side of my tongue, and I have attached a picture of it. I have been dealing with a lot of stress for the last few weeks, as I searched online about it and felt it might be globus. The image is not the best, but hopefully, you can ease my mind and te... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) you have sent is not clear enough to tell what it is. I would suggest you focus on the area of concern. In addition, I would also know if there are associated symptoms that y... Read Full »