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Can GERD cause a foreign body sensation in the throat?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a foreign body sensation in my throat. Sometimes, it remains like compression or it remains squeezing my throat. Usually, at night, I do not have any symptoms after I lay down. My breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure remain normal. I am taking Omeprazole 20 mg once a day for al... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for having this irritation in the throat with a feeling of bump or something obstructing while swallowing can be a feature of chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Even though you remain asymptomatic, the inflammation in the throat c... Read Full »
I have health anxiety and I am scared I am regurgitating liquids. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have health anxiety and have been hyper-focused on swallowing and my throat. Then, I started to notice this and I am scared I am regurgitating liquids soon after I drink them. I can feel the cold from the liquid going up and down my chest and throat. Currently, I take Lansoprazole, ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello,Welcome to iclinq.com.The most common reason for your symptoms can definitely be a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngeal reflux). Even though you might be asymptomatic or never had gastric issues in between, the inflammation in the throat often... Read Full »