Q I have never had acid coming up, yet I was told this is reflux. Is that possible?
A Yes. It is not uncommon for irritation to reach the throat without any clear regurgitation or burning. When the stomach cannot empty in time, rising pressure sensitises the throat.
Detailed Answer
If it worsens after meals or when you lie down, we suspect this route. Late dinners, night snacks and overeating keep the irritation going through the night, so the throat feels worse in the morning. A dry cough or hoarseness that stands out in the morning belongs to the same picture.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
In this case, treating only the throat does not last. Restoring the stomach's downward force is what reduces the irritation being pushed upward. That is why we check your digestion even though the symptom is in the throat.
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