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What Causes Food Regurgitation And Saliva In Mouth?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...It all started with regurgitation and collecting saliva in my mouth. Two month after eating curry sauce i started having a sensation as if food is stuck in my throat. Went to my GP and was prescribed omeprazole which i have been taking over 4months. Some relief but now have back pain which tend to subsides on excercise. No difficulty in swallowing, no fever and no vomitting. What can this be?
Fri, 19 Sep 2014
Hello dear,
Regurgitation of food or Acid reflux is caused due to excess acid formation in stomach & relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Medical management consists of intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, Omeprazole, etc. which prevent acid formation in stomach.
Kindly continue them as advised by your GP.
Additional management involves:
1. Intake of Domperidone preparations which strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux.
2. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
3. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Regurgitation of food or Acid reflux is caused due to excess acid formation in stomach & relaxation of the sphincter at the lower part of esophagus.
Medical management consists of intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, Omeprazole, etc. which prevent acid formation in stomach.
Kindly continue them as advised by your GP.
Additional management involves:
1. Intake of Domperidone preparations which strengthens the sphincter & prevents reflux.
2. Lifestyle modification- like weight reduction, sleeping on the left side, or with upper body raised.
3. Dietary modification- avoid consuming irritating substances such as acidic & rich foods, caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult your treating Doctor/ Gastroenterologist.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of abdomen & Upper GI endoscopy will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
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