A 28-year-old female asked:
i have acid reflux and post nasal drip and just had a baby. i noticed recently that food seemed to go down my throat slowly. is this acid reflux?
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Dr. John McMahan answered
48 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
REFLUX: You should ask your PCP for a referral to a GI specialist. Reflux can be worse during and after pregnancy. The GI doc will plan with you an ongoing protocol to manage your reflux and make sure it doesn't progress to something more serious.
Answered on Apr 2, 2017
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