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Could nasal dripping down throat cause upset stomach?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO: "Post Nasal Drip" does not cause any stomach condition! Just doesn't amount to much!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Friedlander and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: You actually might have gastric reflux causing you to think you have "post nasal drip". One trick is to elevate the head of your bed on cinder blocks.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

Could nasal dripping down throat cause upset stomach?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Friedlander and 6 doctors agreed

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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