Hello Doctor,
I choked on a chip last Tuesday, and since then, it feels like something is stuck in my throat. I went to a walk-in clinic today, and they said it might be acid reflux. However, if I don’t drink for a couple of hours, I get a stinging sensation. They made me gargle lidocaine, but it made my throat feel like it was on fire. They mentioned my throat looks red and suggested gargling as treatment. This morning, I woke up without a voice. I have a follow-up appointment on November 24, but this is really bothering me. What should I do?
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Preventive Measures for Acid Reflux:
1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Avoid spicy, oily, fried foods, cold drinks, tea, and coffee.
3. Eat on time, avoid overeating, and keep dinners light and early.
4. Minimize stress.
Treatment Plan:
1. Betadine Gargles: Thrice a day for 3 days.
2. Levosiz M: Once nightly for 5 days.
3. Vetory SP/Zerodol SP: Twice daily after meals for 10 days.
4. Pepcia-D: Twice daily before meals for 20 days.
Thanks
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