Question 1

i have silent reflux and have to take meds and i watch what i eat but, i don't want to just manage it.  what are my options for a cure w/o meds?

Accepted Answer

Small; meals: Small frequent meals helps reflux
not eating within three hours of bedtime or laying down.
Avoiding slow emptying foods such as cows milk (casein part) and meat  might help.

Carbohydrates generally empty fast from the stomach.

Fatty foods, delay stomach emptying- try to avoid too much fat in your diet- even in your small meals.

Question 2

is acid reflux/ silent acid reflux a disease? or is it a condition? can it be cured?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: Yes
Try over the counter omeprazole. Avoid citrus fruits, caffeine and smoking. Lose weight if you are overweight. Don't lie down immediately after eating

Question 3

may i know possible causes and cure for globus pharengeous?
would ssri help , or could it be due silent reflux

Accepted Answer

Globus causes:: Reflux; esophageal motility disorders; infection /inflammation of pharynx; upper aerodigestive malignancy; thyroid diseases; enlarged base of tongue; rare pharyngo-laryngeal tumors; psychological factors & stress, et al. Treatment with high dose ppi for reflux may help; endoscopy & other tests may reveal cause; in absence of physical findings, ssri & counselling may benefit.

Question 4

what can i do about my silent reflux?

Accepted Answer

: Seeing a physician for advice on reflux is common but consultation with a dentist is an another idea. While lifestyle changes may help reduce the problem it may persist and cause significant harm to your teeth. A novel approach is to use custom fitted clear dental trays filled with a baking soda- xylitol ‘retainer gel’ to keep the teeth protected from the acid. Typically for evening &amp; sleep.

Question 5

how can  silent reflux  be dignosed in adults ? which  medical tests do i need pls?

Accepted Answer

Let mehelp: The term laryngopharyngeal reflux (lpr) refers to the backflow of food or stomach acid all of the way back up into the larynx ( or the pharynx LPR can occur during the day or night, even if a person who has LPR hasn't eaten a thing.

The two most common tests for LPR are ph monitoring, also called ph-metry, and a barium swallow.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

whats the best medication for infant silent reflux?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Silent reflux is a condition in which the infant has gastresophageal reflux with symptoms such as fussiness, coughing or wheezing without obvious reflux signs such as spitting. Usually we use medications like Zantac (ranitidine) or proton pump inhibitors like Prevacid in infants if we need to treat reflux with medication.

Question 9

can there be any way to naturally cure acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Life style modificat: Yes by life style modification it may help
change your eating habits
1 after eating wait 2t0 3 hours before going to bed or lying down
2 avoid mint, cocolate, alcohol, smoking and chewing tobaco, onions and caffeine
3 avoid spicy foods, tomatoes, oranges, 
4 avoid large fatty meals and eat small frequent meals, dont over eat
5loose some weight if you are over weight and avoid wearing tight clothings.

Question 10

what are symptoms of aspiration due to silent reflux?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of silent: Reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux usually are centered around the voice box area. Aspiration is not common but cost is. The vocal cords reflexively close when sensing foreign material going into the area. If it is severe you could develop vocal cord dysfunction. Patients commonly complain of sensing a lump in the throat, also known as globus.

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I have silent reflux and have to take meds and i watch what i eat but, i don't want to just manage it. what are my options for a cure w/o meds?

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Is acid reflux/ silent acid reflux a disease? or is it a condition? can it be cured?

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May i know possible causes and cure for globus pharengeous? would ssri help , or could it be due silent reflux

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What can i do about my silent reflux?

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How can silent reflux be dignosed in adults ? which medical tests do i need pls?

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