Your recurring acid reflux with throat irritation, dry cough, and the sensation of a lump in the throat suggests chronic laryngopharyngeal reflux, and possibly an underlying mild hiatal hernia or digestive motility disorder. While proton pump inhibitors and antacids provide short term relief, they do not address the root issue, which is the disruption of the digestive rhythm, weakening of the esophageal valve, and heightened stress affecting gut-brain coordination. Since your symptoms improved initially and then returned, your body is likely stuck in a relapse cycle that needs deeper regulation. Being a management professional, long sitting hours, irregular eating, and stress-related acidity likely add to this ongoing pattern.
Next Steps
You do not need to rely on PPIs permanently. Begin with homeopathic support such as Iris versicolor mother tincture, ten drops in warm water twice a day after meals, and Robinia 30C, five pills before lunch and dinner for acid correction. If dryness and lump in the throat persist, add Kali bichromicum 30C once at bedtime. Choose one constitutional remedy like Lycopodium or Nux vomica under supervision to regulate overall digestion and emotional tone. Do an upper GI endoscopy if symptoms persist beyond two more months despite consistent care, to rule out a hiatal hernia or esophageal sensitivity.
Health Tips
Eat early and light dinners by seven thirty. Sit in vajrasana for ten minutes after each meal. Drink warm water with ajwain or cumin throughout the day. Avoid lying flat within two hours of food. Use a slanted pillow to sleep with your chest slightly elevated. Begin your morning with deep breathing, sunlight exposure, and two teaspoons of soaked black raisins. Massage your abdomen with warm sesame oil before bath. Avoid caffeine, tea, and cold food, especially during office hours. Maintain calm meal times without phone or laptop use. Stress-induced reflux often improves when your body and emotions feel safe during digestion.