Meade pointed out strep throat is a bacterial infection, while typical sore throats stem from viral infections associated with colds or a flu. Meade said this difference is significant, as untreated ...

Elise Baynard, a 25-year-old from Dover, lives with achalasia, a rare swallowing disorder. Her journey highlights the ...

A sore throat occurs when inflammation or irritation in the back of the throat causes discomfort, pain, and scratchiness. Many things can cause sore throats, including cold and flu viruses ...

Epigastric pain refers to pain or discomfort below ... Acid reflux is when some of the acid or food in your stomach washes back up into your esophagus. If you experience frequent acid reflux ...

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First, knowing what drinks to avoid when experiencing acid reflux is important. Citrus juices, alcohol, coffee and carbonated beverages are common triggers for heartburn, Qin explains. Unfortunately, ...

HPV is a common virus spread via sexual contact, which can cause cervical and throat cancer. Most infections clear on their ...

The most common include: Difficulty swallowing Unexplained weight loss Indigestion or heartburn that doesn't go away Pain in the throat or behind ... and food coming back up after swallowing.

Chowdhury's first suggestion was to make some water warm, add salt and gargle it in the back of your throat. "This helps ...

A WOMAN must stand up while eating and drinking anything or risk choking to death. Elise Baynard was diagnosed with achalasia ...