Acid reflux happens when acid from the stomach flows back up into the esophagus. Acid reflux most often causes heartburn, but it can also lead to a number of throat problems. Here’s a closer look at how acid reflux and throat problems are linked:

Sore Throat:

Acid reflux can make your throat hurt all the time, and it often hurts more in the morning. The acid can irritate the throat, causing pain and discomfort.

Hoarseness:

Acid reflux can also make you hoarse, which means your voice is deep and raspy. When the acid hurts the vocal cords, this happens.

Chronic Cough:

Acid reflux can also cause a cough that doesn’t go away. The acid can irritate your throat and make you cough.

Throat Clearing:

Acid reflux can make you clear your throat a lot because it irritates the throat and makes it feel like you have mucus or phlegm in it.

Globus Sensation:

When someone has acid reflux, they may feel like they have a lump in their throat. This is called a “Globus” feeling, and it happens when the acid in your throat irritates the tissues in your throat.

Laryngitis:

Acid reflux can also cause laryngitis, which is inflammation of the larynx. This can lead to a number of problems, such as a hoarse voice, a sore throat, and trouble swallowing.

If you have any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor right away. When acid reflux is treated, these symptoms can get better and long-term damage to the throat can be prevented. Changes in lifestyle, like avoiding trigger foods, losing weight, and giving up smoking, may be part of the treatment. Medication, like proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers, can also help lower the amount of acid in the stomach. If the damage to the esophagus is bad enough, surgery may be needed to fix it.

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Dr. Vivek Kumar Pathak has several decades of domain-specific experience under his belt. Dr. Vivek Kumar Pathak has over 10 years of experience in his field. The clinician treats and manages a wide range of conditions such as Nasal Polyps, Radiation Necrosis in the Neck, Hyperthyroidism, Goiter

Some of the common conditions treated by the ENT surgeon are hearing loss, tonsillitis, and nasal polyps. The cochlear implant helps bypass the damaged ear and also stimulates the auditory nerve. “Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of your tonsils and is performed if there is a frequent occurrence of tonsillitis.”
Dr. Vivek Kumar Pathak
MBBS, MS ( ENT Specialist)Consultant ENT at Kailash Hospital, Greater Noida, U.P., India
ENT Surgeon – Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida
ENT Surgeon at Doxtreat Healthcare, Noida Sector- 20

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