Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
Saturday October 4, 2008
There are two sphincter muscles located in the esophagus: The lower esophageal sphincter and upper esophageal sphincter. When the lower esophageal sphincter is not functioning properly, there is a backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus, and can be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. If the upper esophageal sphincter doesn't function properly, acid is allowed into the throat and voice box. When this happens, it's called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, or LPR.
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haing ibs since 10 years, bloating , wind constipation ,contraction ,cano’t sleep or lay om both side ,sleep laying on my back
i can’t lay down too much i feel saw in the meedle of my stomac could be my muscle !.? with a awfull taste come and go .. latest enodosc & colonsc last 3 months nothing serious , only alergic to lactose .. i look after my food no fatty , lot of grain cereal, little of fruit , lot of green vegetable
lately red meat , skinless chiken ,fish…no alcohol no tomato orvineger..
i took nexium for 3 mnths doesn’t help
i always wake up around 3 to 4 pm feeling like bloating spasm , must go to the toilet …
i am a worrier person , i beleive i have anxiety so doc gave me the last 6 months xanax which gave some relax 1/2 tablet 2 mg day & night….
But lately i feel swallowing hard and little hearburn and some Chest pain around my braest…
i took for 2-3 days some apple cider vinegar no help .
please is there any help ? !. Thank you Sark