throat burns

[Lumpy 18]

For some time now, my throat feels heated with slight burning all the time as if it's raw from acid damage. I think I have nasal drip to my throat and I always have to clear my throat. I think I may have trouble with reflux and worried this is damaging my throat. Having an UGI Friday. Some days I can eat fine and other days I can't.

[mrsto 2,925]

I have the same issue....and concerns. I do have what's called "silent reflux", which effects the throat, larynx and vocal chords. Here is a link to more info. http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/laryngopharyngeal-reflux-silent-reflux It was diagnosed by my ear, nose & throat doctor long before I had band surgery. I go on and off Prilosec for periods of time, which helps dramatically.

Over the past couple of months I've had a huge problem with it. Although, I've also had a recurring upper respiratory virus, so it's difficult to know what's what. Your doctor will know more after the test. There are a lot of viruses going around right now, that cause a lot of the post nasal drip, sore throat, etc. you mention. Once you rule out that, you'll know what you're dealing with. I'll be interested to know the outcome of your UGI.

Good luck - I hope you feel better sooner than later.

[kll724 3,055]

If you eat late and then go to bed, acid will build up and give you reflux. Reflux can also damage your esophagus. I am glad that you are going to the doctor for an upper gi! Karen..aka..kll724

[NaNa 878]

Most lap banders with TIGHT restriction will suffer from this eventually. The ONLY ways to deal with this is to remove a small amount of saline...and just don't eat much with a very tight band especially late at night.

The MORE food you eat with a tight band will create reflux and acid issues and may cause other issues like slips. This is why many who get their band very tight, only eat puree foods, or drink Protein drinks and after they've lost their weight they remove a little saline where they can eat solids without getting reflux and damaging their esophagus

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Also getting on a PPi' like Protonix helps many with the lap band that have acid damage to their esophagus. Acid damage from the band usually takes a very strong PPi like protonix to heal acid damage.

It is very challenging to eat solid food with a very tight band.

Good luck.

Edited January 2, 2014 by NaNa

[Desdemona 48]

Lumpy -- please run --- do not walk --- you a good gastroterologist immediately! This problem can be addressed but if you do not attend to it --- it can be very dangerous. This is nothing to fool around with. Don't be afraid --- just Go and do what you are told to do. Best wishes.