Acid Reflux

Hello everyone. I wonder if anyone with similar symptoms could advise me. I have had a chronic cough and sore mouth for about a year. My teeth also feel like the enamel has gone. Last Christmas I had a sinus infection and I've had a sore throat ever since. It hurts to swallow, feels like there is a lump, I constantly have to clear my throat and my voice is hoarse. I am a smoker and a alcohol user which immediately got me thinking I have cancer. I have seen the doctor twice and first they tried antibiotics which did nothing for me. A week ago my doctor mentioned acid reflux and gave me omeprazole. I don't think it has helped really. How quckly do drugs like this normally help? I have also been to chest x-ray and am now waiting for results. I don't know what to do next. Ask for a referral to an ENT specialist?

Kristiina

Hi, I would defenitely go see an ENT. Last year I went to an ENT and she found a white spot on my vocal cord and I had to have an operation. Luckily t he tissue was not malignant. I'm a smoker and I drink alcohol too - but these are two major causes of GERD.
If I can suggest anything, go see an ENT.

Hi Kristina,

Dr. Eisner, a gastroenterologist who answers questions for the acid reflux connection site, has answered your question. Please see his latest Q&A for his response: http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/66/7930/dr-eisner-qa-7/