Acid Reflux and Sore Throat
Many people are surprised to learn that acid reflux is a relatively common cause of a persistent sore throat. However as you'll see, it's probably more surprising that it doesn't happen more often
Acid reflux, of course, describes acid from the stomach refluxing (that is, backing up) from the stomach into the esophagus. Since the esophagus doesn't have the same line as the stomach, the acid can cause damage, just as you would expect damage if you spilled acid on your skin.
The lower part of the esophagus is most at risk for problems since his closest to the stomach. When acid gurgles out of the stomach into the esophagus, this is where it strikes first.
But if the reflux is bad enough, the acid can back up even farther. In many people it reaches the mid-and upper portion of the esophagus, and in quite a few it even gets to the back of the throat.
The acid backing up all the way to your throat is why acid reflux can be a cause of a chronic, persistent sore throat. Many people who have it find that it's worse in the morning when they wake up because when they've been lying down on night it's easy for the acid to reach the throat. And the sore throat isn't the only problem that could happen. Some people have asthma and other lung problems because the acid drips into their windpipe as well.
Sometimes people with acid reflux sore throat will notice a metallic taste in their mouth. This is a clue that the sore throat may be secondary to acid from the stomach.
I think you can see now that is not so surprising that heartburn and a chronic sore throat can have the same underlying cause. Someone that has a persistent sore throat because of acid reflux has a particularly severe case and it's very important that they get treatment. This is especially important to prevent possible lung complications. - 17274
Acid reflux, of course, describes acid from the stomach refluxing (that is, backing up) from the stomach into the esophagus. Since the esophagus doesn't have the same line as the stomach, the acid can cause damage, just as you would expect damage if you spilled acid on your skin.
The lower part of the esophagus is most at risk for problems since his closest to the stomach. When acid gurgles out of the stomach into the esophagus, this is where it strikes first.
But if the reflux is bad enough, the acid can back up even farther. In many people it reaches the mid-and upper portion of the esophagus, and in quite a few it even gets to the back of the throat.
The acid backing up all the way to your throat is why acid reflux can be a cause of a chronic, persistent sore throat. Many people who have it find that it's worse in the morning when they wake up because when they've been lying down on night it's easy for the acid to reach the throat. And the sore throat isn't the only problem that could happen. Some people have asthma and other lung problems because the acid drips into their windpipe as well.
Sometimes people with acid reflux sore throat will notice a metallic taste in their mouth. This is a clue that the sore throat may be secondary to acid from the stomach.
I think you can see now that is not so surprising that heartburn and a chronic sore throat can have the same underlying cause. Someone that has a persistent sore throat because of acid reflux has a particularly severe case and it's very important that they get treatment. This is especially important to prevent possible lung complications. - 17274
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You can find out more about this potentially serious complication of acid reflux at: Acid Reflux Sore Throat There's a lot of other good information on that site as well. You should definitely check out Treat Acid Reflux Now to find out more about this common health issue and what you can do about it.
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