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Why does silent acid reflux cause damage to the throat and not the esophagus?
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∙ 13y ago
The throat is the esophagus. It is not protected from contact with the stomach acid so it is eroded.
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∙ 13y ago
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When stomach acid leaks into the esophagus does it result in acid reflux?
Yes, that is normal acid reflux. There is also Silent Acid Reflux where instead of being in your esophagus causing heartburn, it goes straight up into your throat. This can cause vocal cord damage since the stomach acid is splashing up onto your vocal cords.
What is the cause of silent reflux?
It's like regular acid reflux except instead of staying in the esophagus it goes up into your throat. One often doesn't know that they have acid reflux until they go to the doctor with throat problems (sore throat, hoarse voice ect...)
Can acid reflux actually damage your esophagus?
If left untreated for a long period of time, the acid produced in severe cases of acid reflux (also known as GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease) can damage the soft tissue inside the throat and the esophagus. For more information, here is a great resource: http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/default.htm
Do acid reflux makes you spit all the time?
Acid reflux causes heartburn and discomfort in the esophagus. Spitting up could happen due to excessive post nasal drip, burning throat or bile reflux.
What are some potential complications of gastroesophageal reflux?
Some potential complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD that can develop overtime include a narrowing of the esophagus, Barrett's esophagus, and erosive esophagitis. You may also experience other problems in the area such as throat, teeth, and the airway to your lungs.
Is chewing tobacco for 1 year can happens throat cancer?
Yes it can it can damage the esophagus and epiglottis
What causes laryngopharyndeal reflux?
At both ends of your esophagus there is a ring of muscle. Usually, the muscles keep your stomach's contents where they belong. With laryngopharyngeal reflux, the muscles don't work right and stomach acids backs up into your throat.
What is the definition of Gerd?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly referred to as GERD or acid reflux, is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up or refluxes) into the esophagus. The liquid can inflame and damage the lining (cause esophagitis) of the esophagus although visible signs of inflammation occur in a minority of patients. The regurgitated liquid usually contains acid and pepsin that are produced by the stomach.
Is acid reflux disease in your stomach?
The acid reflux disease is caused by high acidity in your stomach and the back flow of it up into the esophagus. The tissue in your chest and throat is not used to the high levels of acid and get burnt causing issues such as heartburn and laryngitis.
What is the function of a throat?
The throat contains the esophagus and the trachea. The esophagus is for food and the trachea is for air.
Why is acid reflux bad at night?
Acid reflux is bad at night because gravity is no longer on your side. This is also called silent reflux. The body is laying fairly flat and this allows for the acidity from your stomach to travel up into your chest and throat damaging everything in its path.
Is throat a silent letter?
Want is the silent letter in throat
