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Sensation Of Having Lump In Throat. What To Do ?
I have the sensation of having a lump in my throat . It s like. tonsilitis without the pain. It s really worrying but my doc said it s maybe an allergy or anxiety . I don t know what to do about it. My throat also feels like it s sticking together when I m lying in bed. I have a really dry throat but drink plenty of.water most.days.
Fri, 23 Aug 2013
Hello,
Do you have reflux or acidity or do you snore at night ?
If yes then take ---
Antacid tablet +Domperidom
Syp. antacid gel 2 tsf two times a day half an hour before meals
multivitamin twice daily
Keep head end of bed elevated.
Avoid alcohol, Smoking
Do brisk walking daily
Go for walk after dinner
Avoid spicy food
Avoid late night coffee
As reflux is a very common reason for recurrent sore throat, and snoring causes more of reflux.
So first treat that.
Do you have reflux or acidity or do you snore at night ?
If yes then take ---
Antacid tablet +Domperidom
Syp. antacid gel 2 tsf two times a day half an hour before meals
multivitamin twice daily
Keep head end of bed elevated.
Avoid alcohol, Smoking
Do brisk walking daily
Go for walk after dinner
Avoid spicy food
Avoid late night coffee
As reflux is a very common reason for recurrent sore throat, and snoring causes more of reflux.
So first treat that.
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