Can reflux gastritis cause throat irritation or pharyngitis?

Reflux pharyngitis is mainly caused by the reflux of gastric contents into the throat, stimulating the throat mucosa, leading to congestion and edema of the throat mucosa, and thus causing pharyngitis. Patients may experience discomfort symptoms such as throat discomfort, burning sensation, and pain.

1. Cause: Reflux gastritis is a disease caused by excessive gastric acid secretion or decreased anti-reflux function, which results in the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus and throat. Since gastric contents contain a large amount of gastric acid, if they reflux to the throat, they will stimulate the throat mucosa, causing local inflammatory reactions;

2. Symptoms: When gastric contents reflux to the throat, they will stimulate the throat mucosa, causing congestion and edema, leading to symptoms such as dry throat, itchy throat, and sore throat. In severe cases, there may also be hoarseness, cough, and other manifestations;

3. Treatment: For reflux pharyngitis caused by reflux gastritis, it is necessary to actively treat the primary disease. Under the guidance of a doctor, medications such as Omeprazole Enteric-coated Capsules and Lansoprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Capsules can be taken to inhibit gastric acid secretion, and aluminum hydroxide magnesium carbonate chewable tablets can be used to protect the gastric mucosa. At the same time, medications such as Ambroxol Hydrochloride Oral Solution and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Tablets can be taken to relieve cough and reduce sputum. If bacterial infection is present, antibiotics such as Amoxicillin Capsules are also needed for anti-infection treatment;

4. Precautions: In daily life, pay attention to a light diet and avoid spicy and stimulating foods. At the same time, avoid overeating to prevent increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and aggravating the condition.