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Why does silent acid reflux cause damage to the throat and not the esophagus?
The throat is the esophagus. It is not protected from contact with the stomach acid so it is eroded.
Does acid reflux cause one to spit up phlem?
Yes, the phlegm is the body's response to counter-attack the acid which is hurting the chest and throat.
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 kill you in your sleep?
Acid reflux can cause cancer of the throat if it is severe and left untreated for a long period of time. The disease itself will not kill you in your sleep.
Is coughing related to having acid reflux?
it could, as sometimes when the acid comes up from the stomach into their mouths, sometimes hurting their throat. It is much like when you throw up, your throat hurts afterwards. So yes it could sometimes cause a cough.
Where is the pain located with acid reflux?
The throat. The stomach acid reluxes into the throat and the acid causes burning.
What is a thick throat caused by?
acid reflux
Can the duodenum be repaired and is it the cause of acid reflux?
Yes, it can be repaired and no it is not the cause of acid reflux.
What is the acid reflux disease symptom?
The acid reflux disease symptom has to do with the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) which is basically a ring of muscle at the entrance to your stomach. If the LES doesn't close all the way or opens too often, acid from the stomach can move upwards and cause problems such as burning chest pain. This is the acid reflux disease.
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.
Are heartburn, regurgitation and chronic sore throat classic symptoms of acid reflux?
Yes, heartburn, regurgitation and chronic sore throat are all indeed classic symptoms of acid reflux disease.
Does crystal light cause acid reflux?
it is an acid
