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Silent Reflux

When gastric acids reach the larynx and throat without causing any symptoms of acid reflux, it is known as silent reflux. But they tend to damage the throat and voice box. Symptoms of heartburn are absent but other symptoms like bitterness in the throat, frequent throat clearing, voice hoarseness, feeling of something stuck in the throat, cough, etc., are present. Antacids and proton pump inhibitors are used to treat silent reflux.

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Why am I having dysphagia only with solid foods?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had dysphagia for six months. I have been taking Omeprazole for three months. However, I have been going for tests, including blood tests, endoscopy, and barium swallow, and all are completely normal. It is only with solid foods, and with every meal, it is worse, the worst being...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepthi. M

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. You are suffering from reflux which probably was not very prominent. This condition is called silent reflux. Because of this silent reflux, the esophagus undergoes spasms as soon as you eat any solid foods. This condition is called a nutcrack...  Read Full »

How to get rid of silent reflux?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 39-year-old male. At the beginning of this year, I started to have a feeling of something stuck in my throat after having meals. During that time, I consulted an ENT specialist and gastroenterologist. They did an endoscopy. I was diagnosed with silent GERD with LPR. I took medicatio...  Read Full »


Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have attached only upper gastrointestinal endoscopy reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Kindly attach your laryngoscopy reports. Your condition takes some time to get resolved completely. You can have occasional relapses. Mostly your problem is...  Read Full »

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