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All Posts in Category: Gastro-oesophageal reflux

burning sensation in the throat

Are you experiencing a frequent burning sensation in the throat?

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah We have all experienced a burning sensation in the throat at some point in our lives; consuming foods that are too hot, for example, makes us experience a light inflammation in the back of the mouth. Other than these common but trivial occurrences, throat inflammation can also happen due to other […]

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What causes difficulty in swallowing

What causes difficulty in swallowing?

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Swallowing difficulty, or dysphagia, refers to a medical condition where you find it difficult to move food from mouth to stomach.  Dysphagia is often a result of irritation or damage to the muscles and nerves that help you swallow food, a mechanical obstruction within the oesophagus, or external compression of the […]

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gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

Treatment Options for Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease

Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease or GORD, as it is known, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower oesophageal sphincter, which is the ring of muscle located between the oesophagus and stomach. Commonly known as heartburn, GORD is a condition characterised by a painful burning sensation in your chest that can be […]

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