GERD or Silent reflux or post nasal drip

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Asked for Male, 34 Years

Since two weeks, I've an irritated throat whenever i wake up in the morning. This gets better as the day progresses. I have reduced intake of food and also do not sleep as soon as I eat. Other symptoms Choked nose Eustachian tube block Waxy ear I can swallow food and water without pain I have no hoarseness of voice I don't feel any acid taste or food regurgitating I feel some irritation only when swallowing saliva. Current medications are only multi vitamins. I've recently had a course of cefuroxime, doxycycline with proton pump inhibitors and aspirin. I'm confused as to if this is Gerd, silent reflux or post nasal drip Please help.

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Dr. Somarajan M R Proctologist 31 yrs exp Ernakulam Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Somarajan M R

Proctologist 31 yrs exp Ernakulam

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You may have GERD, confer it with OGD scopy

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