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After i talk a while my voice gets horse. i sometimes wake up with a burning in my throat. i take prescription meds for reflux. is this damaging my vocal cords?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Could be: I would recommend seeing a GI specialist to see if you need an EGD (upper endoscopy). Have you been checked for H. Pylori? Are you overweight? Sometimes just losing 10% of your body weight causes dramatic improvement in GERD symptoms.

Answered 9/30/2015

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A member asked:

After i talk a while my voice gets horse. i sometimes wake up with a burning in my throat. i take prescription meds for reflux. is this damaging my vocal cords?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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