Difficulty swallowing, choking in people with gastroesophageal reflux should do what?

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Question
Hello doctor,
2 years ago, I went to the hospital to find out that I had gastroesophageal reflux disease. I have taken prescription medication but have not seen any relief from my symptoms. Recently, the throat feels entangled, like there is something stuck in the esophagus, like there is always sputum in the throat, I just went for an ENT endoscopy, but I did not find the problem. anything unusual. Every morning, I drink a 200ml cup of warm water, honey and turmeric. Ask your doctor for advice on difficulty swallowing, choking in people with gastroesophageal reflux, what should be done?
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by BSCK I Vo Thi Thuy Trang - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Difficulty swallowing, choking in people with gastroesophageal reflux, what should I do? , the doctor answered as follows:
In case reflux disease makes you uncomfortable, does not go away for a long time, or shows signs of difficulty swallowing, choking, dull pain, you need to go to a specialist right away. Department of Gastroenterology to do necessary tests such as blood tests, film scans, endoscopy, CT... for timely diagnosis, intervention and treatment.
If you still have questions about difficulty swallowing, choking in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for examination. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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