Swallowing 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 with a dry throat is gastroesophageal reflux? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Specialist Doctor I Vo Thi Thuy Trang - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Does swallowing with dry throat cause acid reflux? ”, the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your symptoms may be caused by gastroesophageal reflux. Some of the following causes can cause reflux you should avoid such as: Habit of using stimulants and addictive substances such as: caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, ... Eating habits: Eating too full, eating a lot of food indigestion (carbonated water, fast food, eggs, milk,...) or cause reflux. Overweight, obesity or due to Stress, stress...
Therefore, you should eat in small meals. Eat foods that are easy to digest. Avoid fatty, spicy foods. Do not smoke, drink alcohol, carbonated drinks, do not use stimulants. Keep a reasonable weight. Do not lie down or work immediately after eating.
Besides, you should relax, reduce stress, can reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux clearly. If it doesn't help you, you should go to a gastroenterology medical facility for timely examination, advice and treatment.
If you still have questions about swallowing with 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!