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What Causes Tightness In The Throat With Bad Taste In Mouth?

hello, something has been stuck in my throat for weeks now. I went to my doctor who ordered me to have a chest xray, upper gi series, and he did a sonogram of my throat.....all while i have no health insurance. I've only been able to receive the sonogram thus far due to funds. In the mean time i still have this terrible fecal taste in my mouth. I tried lemon juice, trying to vomit etc. i'm experienceing acid reflux as well. please help.. do you think some prilosec will help. I asked my son today can he smell my breath... he said yes it smells like poop! he gave me a script for omnicef and a nasal spray (which makes it wore i think. i can tast the crap even bette. help)!
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms all the symptoms that you have explained like feeling of something struck in throat, foul taste in mouth, acid reflux are all pointing towards a condition known as Gastri-esophageal Reflux Disease which in common terms is also known as "Acid Reflux"
Nothing to worry as it will be resolved soon..
Yes, it is true that Prilosec [omeprazole] will relieve..
You can take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole.
Antacids like Milk of Magnesia should be taken half an hour before meals..
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid spicy and acidic foods..
Avoid large and heavy meals as they tend to cause more of reflux.
Take small meals every 2 to 3 hours.
Take your dinner atleast 2 to 3 hours before sleep..
Always take a short walk after meals.
While sleeping keep your head slightly raised as compared to feet to prevent acid from coming to mouth..
If you are obese try shedding of some weight..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Tightness In The Throat With Bad Taste In Mouth?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms all the symptoms that you have explained like feeling of something struck in throat, foul taste in mouth, acid reflux are all pointing towards a condition known as Gastri-esophageal Reflux Disease which in common terms is also known as Acid Reflux Nothing to worry as it will be resolved soon.. Yes, it is true that Prilosec [omeprazole] will relieve.. You can take Proton Pump Inhibitors like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole. Antacids like Milk of Magnesia should be taken half an hour before meals.. Drink plenty of water. Avoid spicy and acidic foods.. Avoid large and heavy meals as they tend to cause more of reflux. Take small meals every 2 to 3 hours. Take your dinner atleast 2 to 3 hours before sleep.. Always take a short walk after meals. While sleeping keep your head slightly raised as compared to feet to prevent acid from coming to mouth.. If you are obese try shedding of some weight.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.