Swallowing choking, flatulence with dry throat is acid reflux?

Question
Hello doctor,
Recently, I keep having trouble swallowing, gas and feeling a bit dry in my throat. So the doctor told me to ask if swallowing, flatulence and dry throat is gastroesophageal reflux? Thank you.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Ta Que Phuong - Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello friend,
With the question “Swallowing choking, flatulence with dry throat, is gastroesophageal reflux? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your symptoms may be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease. Most of the cases are mild, new, just need to change the lifestyle and diet, the disease can also be improved (quit smoking, quit drinking, lose weight, reduce stress...). However, it is better to see a doctor for advice, diagnosis and appropriate treatment to improve your condition if the disease persists.
Here are some remedies to help treat acid reflux
Maintain a healthy weight: Being overweight puts pressure on your entire body, causing the stomach to push up and make it easier for acid to reflux. back up into the esophagus. Quit smoking: Smoking reduces the ability of the esophageal sphincter to work, leading to acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. Do not rush to lie down after eating: Do not eat dinner too late, preferably before 8 pm. After eating 2-3, lie down or go to bed. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly: Try to chew thoroughly and swallow all the food in your mouth before starting to take another serving. Eat small meals so that you do not eat too much, the food in the stomach is too full, it will easily flow up into the esophagus. Avoid foods and drinks that stimulate acid reflux: Fatty foods, fried foods, ketchup, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onions and caffeine. Add fruits and vegetables. Avoid wearing tight clothing: Clothes that are too tight will put pressure on the abdomen and lower esophageal sphincter, creating conditions for gastroesophageal reflux. Relax, reduce stress: Evidence shows, reduce Stress and anxiety can clearly reduce the symptoms of GERD. If you still have questions about swallowing, flatulence and dry throat, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!