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Silent Reflux - Are You a Unwitting Victim?
What Is Silent Reflux?
Silent reflux, also known as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), is similar to acid reflux disease and GERD. All three involve leaking of stomach contents (food and liquid) and stomach acid back up into the esophagus. This "reflux" happens when there is an abnormal relaxing or weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It can also happen as a result of too much pressure on the LES. The lower esophageal sphincter is a band of muscle at the bottom of the esophagus that connects to the stomach.
The difference between silent reflux and GERD or acid reflux disease is that people with silent reflux often do not suffer from heartburn. Heartburn is one of the primary reflux symptoms that alerts those with GERD and acid reflux disease they have a problem. Left untreated, silent reflux can cause other more severe medical conditions, so the earlier it is detected the better.
Could You Have Silent Reflux?
With the absence of typical heartburn symptoms, many people are not aware they have LPR or silent reflux. Symptoms of silent reflux can include sore throat, hoarseness, too much throat mucus, chronic coughing, trouble swallowing and the sensation of having a lump in your throat.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, there are tests that can be done by your doctor to determine if you have silent reflux. The two most common tests are the ph-MERTY test and the Barium swallow. The ph-MERTY tests the acid level in the throat and esophagus while the barium swallow is used to examine the swallowing mechanism.
What About Silent Reflux In Children?
As opposed to heartburn, acid reflux disease and GERD that are normally seen in adults, silent reflux is often seen in infants and children. This makes it especially difficult to diagnose. Signs your child may have silent reflux include; sudden crying and colic-like symptoms, irritability, spit and vomiting, hiccups, frequent ear infections, trouble sleeping/ waking up frequently, aversion to food, excessive drooling, red sore throat.
Treatment Of Silent Reflux
Traditional treatment of silent reflux involves prescription medication that carries serious risks and side effects. These drugs are risky enough for adults...but are especially dangerous for your infant or young child.
The good news is that most symptoms and causes of reflux problems can be treated naturally through lifestyle changes, changes in diet and eating habits as well as using home based or natural remedies. Treatment for silent reflux in young children can be more limited. Try something as simple as holding them more upright when feeding and trying to put them to sleep in a position that keeps their upper body elevated.
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