What to do if GERD reaches your throat

Gastroesophageal reflux that reaches the throat should be improved by elevating the head of the bed, eating fewer sweets, etc. You can also take domperidone, ranitidine, aluminum sulfate, etc. to promote gastric emptying, inhibit gastric acid, and protect the mucous membrane of the throat. Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is usually caused by dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter, which leads to reflux of stomach contents and irritation of the throat. 1. Life improvement: Do not lie down and rest immediately after eating, and raise the head of the bed at night to avoid food reflux and aggravation of symptoms. Eat less pastries, chocolate and other sweets, so as not to stimulate the secretion of gastric acid, aggravate reflux. 2. Medications: You can take domperidone, mosapride, etc. to promote gastric peristalsis, accelerate gastric emptying and reduce reflux. You can also take ranitidine, omeprazole, etc. to inhibit gastric acid and reduce the irritation of the throat and other parts of the body. You can also take aluminum thioglycollate, magnesium aluminum carbonate, etc. to protect the mucous membrane and reduce the irritation of gastric contents. The appearance of the phenomenon should be timely under the guidance of the doctor for reasonable treatment, do not blindly use drugs to avoid adverse reactions. Usually pay attention to a light diet, avoid drinking alcohol, so as not to aggravate the condition.