Reflux

[lanee344]

I have laryngeal reflux and pain across back of ribs. I have lost a lot of weight.  Have been told this is due to  acidity  Is there any connection please?

[Smiley2000]

Hi there,

I was told by my GI doc that ENT symptoms (laryngeal reflux is one of them) is caused by uncontrolled GERD.

In my experience the weightloss is due to a decreased appetite due to the horrible taste and feeling the acid reflux cause.

Are you taking any PPI's or other medication for GERD?  have you had an Endoscopy done before?

[selmaS]

  Hi...when we do not feel well we do not eat normally....have u seen a change in ur eating habits?...if not, then u should talk to ur Dr about the weight loss.....

There are foods u should avoid to help lessen the affects of the acid reflux regardless of the type u have....

Do see the Health Pages for tips on this type of reflux and what u can do to help the meds help u feel better.

   "selma"