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Hello i'm haveing problems swallowing food, it feels like my food is comein back up at times, also when i sleep i started coughin in my sleep, ?

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Reflux: This sounds very much like reflux and it is significant. I recommend you see a GI physician or a general surgeon who dose egd's (looking down your esophagus with a scope). People with bad reflux will cough when laying flat bc the acid will come up and irritate their larynx. Sleep in an incline position, avoid acidic foods/drinks, start Prilosec over the counter. And be seen!

Answered 6/30/2014

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Reflux: You aredescribing gastroesophageal reflux. This is when stomach contents move up into esophagus. Can cause nocturnal aspiration or choking. Non medical maneuvers include smoking cessation, not lying down within four hours of meal. Decrease caffeine and alcohol consumption. Smaller meals. Elevation head of bed. If these fail to help see your physician medical and surgerical treatment possible.

Answered 11/17/2012

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