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What Does A Lump On Throat When Suffering From GERD Indicate?
Question: I feel like my food is not going down. Like a lump in my throat. I have Gerd. How can I relieve this?
Brief Answer:
Drink water, stay upright and take antiacid drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
If you feel food not going down, you need to be upright, drink water and take an over-the-counter antiacid drug ( Ranitidine).
Tou need to be treated for GERD, to prevent this from happening again.
Home remedies include smaller and more often meals, with no acid aggravating foods, stay up for 1-2 hours after meals, plenty of fluids.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Drink water, stay upright and take antiacid drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
If you feel food not going down, you need to be upright, drink water and take an over-the-counter antiacid drug ( Ranitidine).
Tou need to be treated for GERD, to prevent this from happening again.
Home remedies include smaller and more often meals, with no acid aggravating foods, stay up for 1-2 hours after meals, plenty of fluids.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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