A 47-year-old member asked:
is it possible that gases in stomach go to throat?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 29 years experience
Reflux: Hello, it is common for stomach acid, juices and gasses to reflux up into the throat or pharynx. This is called laryngopharyngoreflux or LPR for short.
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