Acid indigestion and issues swallowing
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My acid indigestion has been flaring up again over the past week or so and for the last couple of days I've had the sensation of a slight lump in my throat, which I presume is linked. It's just below my Adam's apple and feels like I'm permanently mid-way through a burp!
Depsite the title (couldn't think of a better of putting it) it's not stopping me eating or anything, so I don't think I need to get it seen to. I just wondered if anyone could recommend any symptomatic relief for my throat. Would gargling solluble paracetemol or something work in this instance?
Depsite the title (couldn't think of a better of putting it) it's not stopping me eating or anything, so I don't think I need to get it seen to. I just wondered if anyone could recommend any symptomatic relief for my throat. Would gargling solluble paracetemol or something work in this instance?
Worthwhile seeing your GP. One of my clients ended up with cancer of the oesophagus due to acid reflux for many years. 
In the meantime, I'm sure you've tried those fluids they advertise on TV (I mean stuff for heart burn, not Cillit Bang or Domestos!).
In the meantime, I'm sure you've tried those fluids they advertise on TV (I mean stuff for heart burn, not Cillit Bang or Domestos!).
Edited by ShadownINja on Monday 7th June 13:31
ShadownINja said:
Worthwhile seeing your GP. One of my clients ended up with cancer of the oesophagus due to acid reflux for many years.
That's always a comforting thing for a hypochondriac to hear! 
It's not a particularly regular thing. Had a bout of it a couple of years ago and it's just returned, (hopefully temporarily).
My thoughts were that Rennie and the like tended to make the problem worse as your stomach produces more acid to combat it? Either way I'm more worried about soothing my throat as the acid itself seems to be calming down.
Chris71 said:
ShadownINja said:
Worthwhile seeing your GP. One of my clients ended up with cancer of the oesophagus due to acid reflux for many years.
That's always a comforting thing for a hypochondriac to hear! Get it checked - I recently thought I was having a heart attack due to acid problems - had stomach problems for a few years due to some drugs I had to take. Recently acid been "splashing around" irritating a nerve causing my chest muscles to seize up - honestly thought the worse for a bit. Doc has me on Nexium now ( was on Omeprazole previously) - slowly working now - get it checked you don't want to find out late it might be something more serious. Think I'll be getting some camera action soon as a further check - smashing.
Annoying, I expect but if it needs doing, then go for it. You're in good hands, I'm sure.ShadownINja said:
Worthwhile seeing your GP. One of my clients ended up with cancer of the oesophagus due to acid reflux for many years.
I've heard this before, and also heard of it being fatal for someone really quite young.As a sufferer of acid-reflux, it's pretty damn scary. I've had the camera and all that, nothing wrong, and Dr just gave me Omeprazole. Mine cleared up after a bit, but comes back after a heavy weekend or few days of poor diet.
Chris71 said:
My acid indigestion has been flaring up again over the past week or so and for the last couple of days I've had the sensation of a slight lump in my throat, which I presume is linked. It's just below my Adam's apple and feels like I'm permanently mid-way through a burp!
Depsite the title (couldn't think of a better of putting it) it's not stopping me eating or anything, so I don't think I need to get it seen to. I just wondered if anyone could recommend any symptomatic relief for my throat. Would gargling solluble paracetemol or something work in this instance?
This is almost cetainly stress-related. Before you do anything else, don't eat for 12 hours, drink plenty of water (2 litres or so), and relax properly. Next job is to get your breathing working right again.Depsite the title (couldn't think of a better of putting it) it's not stopping me eating or anything, so I don't think I need to get it seen to. I just wondered if anyone could recommend any symptomatic relief for my throat. Would gargling solluble paracetemol or something work in this instance?
Sit yourself down in a quiet room with some calming music on. Start to breath nice and gently. Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4, hold your breath for 2 seconds, and breath out through your mouth for a count of 6. Wait 2 seconds, then breathe in again. Make sure you breath from the belly - in other words, move your diaphragm down, don't expand you ribcage. Do this for 10 minutes 3 times a day. As you get better at doing it, you'll be able to breathe in and out for longer (ie slower - fewer number of breaths per minute).
What is happening is this: When one is stressed, one takes short, shallow breaths. This causes an imbalance of carbon dioxide in the blood - if the partial pressure falls too far, it inhibits the body's ability to take up oxygen - leading to all sorts of stress symptoms and bodily malfunctions.
If you are scientifically minded, you will go to a specialist and get hooked up to a capnograph to give visible biofeedback of the effect. The slower you breathe, the more the partial pressure will increase, and the better you will feel. You could even buy a machine and monitor yourself, but they cost a couple of grand and are completely unnecessary.
If you prefer the hippy-dippy route, you will go to a shaman who will teach you how to breathe as I have said. They will dress it all up by burning incense, rinign bells, and telling you all sorts of mumbo-jumbo b
ks about freeing up your chakras so the Chi can flow properly. You will still feel better, but it won't be because of the Chi, it's the partial pressure of CO2 that you need to get right.If you don't feel an immediate improvement (within 48 hours / 4 sessions of slow breathing) then go and see a doctor. In future, train yourself to breathe properly by giving yourself 2 or 3 sessions a day of this conscious breathing technique. You will feel loads better, I promise.
Don't believe me? Google up 'capnotherapy', especially the work of Dr David Beales.
Edited by Gaspode on Tuesday 8th June 13:24
doctor dr said:
Globus Pharyngeus.
Learn to relax, if you don't smoke then try one cigarette and see if it does anything.
Are you advocating he smokes a cigarette? I read that about four times to get it right.Learn to relax, if you don't smoke then try one cigarette and see if it does anything.
To the OP. Do you drink much alcohol? I have been dry for a year now, and all digestion issues (acid included) have gone. Mind you, I did drink more than my fair share
Regards,
Nick
doctordr said:
nick_j007 said:
doctor dr said:
Globus Pharyngeus.
Learn to relax, if you don't smoke then try one cigarette and see if it does anything.
Are you advocating he smokes a cigarette? I read that about four times to get it right.Learn to relax, if you don't smoke then try one cigarette and see if it does anything.
A sincere question...not looking for a fight
nick_j007 said:
doctordr said:
nick_j007 said:
doctor dr said:
Globus Pharyngeus.
Learn to relax, if you don't smoke then try one cigarette and see if it does anything.
Are you advocating he smokes a cigarette? I read that about four times to get it right.Learn to relax, if you don't smoke then try one cigarette and see if it does anything.
A sincere question...not looking for a fight
Nicotine relaxes the esophagus, him having a puff or two may get rid of that lump in the throat feeling, it will also focus his attention onto whether it's working, possibly releasing tension.
It's worked on someone before so it's worth a shot. Obviously if it doesn't work then you drop it.
OP are you obese? How many pillows do you sleep with?
The lump in the throat is merely a feeling and is not where the issue is at all.
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