Hi

Thanks for the query

After going through your history I do feel you are suffering from gastroenteritis as well as gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach backs up or refluxes into the esophagus and sometimes into the throat. The liquid that enters the esophagus (regurgitation) and the throat can damage the lining of the former and the latter although visible signs of inflammation occur in a minority of patients. The regurgitated liquid usually contains acid that is produced by the stomach. This induces inflammation of the mucosa thus irritating the throat and producing the cough. Also, there is an excessive secretion produced by the glands in the throat trying to soothe the inflammation.

Secondly gastroenteritis can cause loose stools with flatulence. You need to continue with the present medications and also follow other measures such as:

1. You need ORS (oral re-hydration salt). You can get it over the counter and need to empty the entire XXXXXXX in a liter of warm water and drink it as frequently as required.
2. Also, try taking tablet Sporolac 1 tab 3 times a day for 5 days, this helps in controlling your diarrhea and flatulence.
3. Drink plenty of warm water and other liquids such as fruit juice, butter milk, soups, etc.
4. Avoid coffee/alcohol/smoking if any.
5. If the above symptoms do not subside within a few days, please consult your doctor.

Hope this answers your query: I will be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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