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I wonder if i have acid reflux.. and what is causing it... i keep having this slime stuff come up in my throat.. and it makes me nauseous. ?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

You may: Several things can cause Acid reflux from diet with trigger foods to anxiety, to other "hypersecretory conditions". See you family Doc and get checked out. best wishes.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Hiatal hernia: reflux most likely is caused by hiatal hernia and it does get aggravated by food, stress ,body position and other digestive problems people with reflux should avoid spicy and greasy food avoid late meal or snack avoid tight close avoid sleeping flat should sleep on two pillow to keep head up 30 degree keep bowel regular avoid food that cause bloating medical treatment can take care of 90% of it

Answered 7/31/2014

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Noted answer.: If symptoms persist, you may try an OTC Zantac/Prilosec/Prevacid as directed. Consult your doctor to rule out more serious causes with the lower esophagus. This is not to alarm you, but to caution you if symptoms continue.

Answered 7/31/2014

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