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My throat hurts like i have a golf ball stuck in the middle of it and i can't stop burping either.. why has this been happining? and what's wrong?
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Likely Reflux: This sounds like acid reflux. I would start some over the counter medications like omperazole/zantac.. If it persists... I would see your local ent.
Answered 4/15/2019
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Golf Ball in Throat: The golf ball sensation generally represent muscle spasm associated with acid reflux. Try a liquid antacid to coat your throat, and add otc Prilosec for ten days. Symptom not cleared? See an ear, nose and throat doctor. A special light be used to examine your throat, maybe a swallowing study, called a modified videofluroscopic barium swallow will be obtained.
Answered 6/30/2014
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