Question 1

how does acid reflux affect my singing voice?

Accepted Answer

Maybe it does...: In some people, whether with or without heartburn ("silent reflux") stomach contents with acid can regurgitate to your throat.  This causes laryngitis and an asthma-like picture--thus affecting your singing voice. Not all  gerd patients are so affected.

Question 2

i'm 18 and have really bad acid reflux and if i don't treat it will i lose my singing voice?

Accepted Answer

May change it: Bad acid reflux can cause irritation and inflammation of the vocal cords. Can lead to swelling, edema, scarring, nodules, polyps, tumors of same. All of these could affect the sound quality, timbre, vocal strength, as well as general health of your throat (and general health).

Question 3

what causes loss of upper range and voice cracks when singing high but doesn't show up on a normal video stroboscope? it's not acid reflux either

Accepted Answer

Dysphonia: The usual cause is either post-nasal drip or acid reflux.  You should have an evaluation by a gastroenterologist that performs esophageal pH studies and manometry.  They may just try you on a course of acid suppression medications.

Question 4

what is acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Regurgitation: Stomach contents that leave the stomach and go into the esophagus is the definition of reflux.  If you have a normal functioning stomach then acid is present in the stomach contents.  Therefore, most episodes of reflux are acid reflux.  This occurs in everyone.  If you have pain with these reflux events then you might have acid reflux disease.

Question 5

what helps acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

GERD: There are many non-medical measures you can take to help reflux, such as avoiding particular foods, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, tilting your bed, and avoiding over eating before bedtime, but many people require long-term medication in addition to those measures. If you&#x27;re developing new reflux symptoms at age 50, you should see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 6

which stops acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

GERD: If you mean absolute stopping it, see your GI doctor about newer surgeries otherwise you may control it by diet and medication.

Question 7

can acid reflux be cured?

Accepted Answer

No; managed.: I don't know about "curing" reflux. You already know you have the tendency to make it - now, it is a matter of managing that tendency. Avoid chocolate, peppermint, caffeine, tobacco, alcohol, carbonated beverages, and other trigger foods you have identified. Take pepcid, zantac, (ranitidine) prilosec, or prevacid.

Question 8

can you cure acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

No: You  can control the sx of reflux with medication and avoidance  fo certain spicy, citrus fruits , chocolate, and greasy foods but you can not cure  acid reflux.

Question 9

best herb for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera: Many patients of mine have reported that aloe helps them with their reflux - but remember, reflux and natural treatments have been around for thousands of years yet only with the advent of modern medication do we get truly 24 hour relief, so if the herbal remedies dont work, the next trip is to a doctor.  Also, any weight loss or trouble swallowing you must talk with an md!

Question 10

how is acid reflux treated?

Accepted Answer

See below: Dietary modifications, weight loss, avoiding caffeine, nicotine and late meals helps. In addition acid suppressing medications such as h2 blockers (zantac, etc.) and proton pump inhibitors (prilosec, nexium, (esomeprazole) etc) are frequently used.

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