Reflux Stomach Acid Leakage And Throat-Throat
LARING FARENGEAL REFLUX (LFR)
What is LFR?
LFR is a condition that occurs in people with gastric reflux. Gastric reflux occurs when the acid produced in the stomach escapes up the esophagus. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LFR occurs) when stomach acid enters throat and throat
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What are the symptoms of LFR?
LFR has many symptoms, all related to throat symptoms. 50% of people with LFR may have no symptoms of heartburn or nausea. When symptoms occur, it includes:
• Slight hoarseness
• Sore throat mass
• Throat cleaning sensation
• Sticky phlegm in the throat
• Chronic cough
• Swallowing difficulty
• Throat ache
• Inflated, swollen and red vocal cords
What causes LFR?
LFR occurs when gastric acid reflux reaches the throat. Most cases do not require medical treatment. Gastric reflux can be reduced with lifestyle changes.
Considerations for LFR development:
Avoid the following:
• Acid, spicy and fatty food consumption
• Alcohol
• Cigarette smoke
• Drinks containing caffeine (tea, coffee, soda, etc.)
• Chocolate
• Mint or mint flavored foods
• Tight or tight clothes
• Extreme stress
Note the following:
• Healthy weight loss
• Stop eating less than 2 hours before bedtime
Who has LFR?
Anyone can develop LFR as well, but it is detected more often as people age. People with certain nutritional habits, those who wear tight and tight clothes, overweight people and people with extreme stress are more prone to laryngopharyngeal reflux disease.
How is LFR diagnosed?
Diagnosis is usually based on throat symptoms and clinical examination. Often, no further examination is needed to make the diagnosis. Further tests include swallowing tests, esophageal gastric endoscopy and pH meters. In swallowing, a special liquid called barium is swallowed. Esophagus, abdomen and intestines are stained with barium material; these areas are then examined in an x-ray film. This examination allows food to be seen as it passes through the mouth to the esophagus. Another method used to diagnose LFR is by camera examination down the esophagus by mouth. Endoscopy allows the physician to view the inside of the stomach and esophagus directly. A third test determines the level of acid in the throat.
How is LFR treated and prevented?
There are treatment options for patients with LFR. Treatments are often to follow preventive measures.
• Mild diet (low acid level, low fat content, painless)
• Frequent, small portions of food
• Lose weight
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine
• Do not eat less than 2 hours before going to sleep
• Lift the head of the bed before going to sleep. Place a solid object (such as wood) under the top of the bearing. This helps keep your head on the top of your body; this prevents gastric acid from escaping into the throat.
• Do not make strong movements for throat cleaning
• Take antacids or proton pump inhibitors;
In very serious cases, surgery may be recommended as treatment
What happens in untreated LFR?
Untreated LFR can cause: sore throat; Chronic cough; Masses such as edema, redness, ulcers and wounds, granuloma in the larynx and vocal cords; and exacerbation of asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. Untreated LFR may also play a role in the development of laryngeal cancer.
What is the prognosis / observation of LFR?
The prognosis for LFR is very good, because if you follow a healthy lifestyle, most of the causes can be controlled. However, if the LFR is not diagnosed, the affected person may experience the above-mentioned medical conditions and symptoms.
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