The saliva is cloudy, the throat looks like there is phlegm when waking up with belching, is it acid reflux?

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Hello doctor! Although I clean my teeth before going to bed, when I wake up, my saliva is cloudy and like phlegm in my throat, I also have belching and heartburn. Please ask if the saliva is cloudy, the throat looks like there is phlegm when waking up with belching, is it acid reflux? Looking forward to the doctor's advice, thank you!
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Hello, the doctor would like to answer the question: "The saliva is cloudy, the throat is like sputum when waking up with belching, is it acid reflux? ” as follows:
According to the description, you may have pathologies in the pharynx and stomach, esophagus such as pharyngitis, tonsillitis, reflux esophagitis, gastritis, H.pylori infection...
You should register for an examination at an ENT clinic, a gastroenterology or gastroenterology clinic, a hospital under the Vinmec Health System for specific examination and advice, the doctor can assign you a real endoscopy. gastrostomy and some other tests to have a specific diagnosis and treatment. Best regards!
Answered by Master, Doctor Mai Vien Phuong - Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital

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