I have discomfort in my upper esophagus, like a ball. It is intermittent. What can I do about it?

Hello, discomfort in the esophagus can frequently be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux. First, how long have you had these symptoms? When are they most intense? Do you have other digestive symptoms? Depending on these answers, we may be able to direct the treatment differently.

If it's reflux, you should know that anxiety and coffee are two factors that can bring on these symptoms. We could try to reduce our coffee consumption to reduce the symptoms. Certain foods can also increase symptoms, such as spicy foods. A balanced diet and physical activity can help reduce these discomforts. Also, there are some over-the-counter products to reduce these symptoms (Tums, Gaviscon, Zantac, Pepcid). Depending on your pharmacological file, an option could probably be considered

Don't hesitate to discuss this with your pharmacist, who will probably be able to suggest something adapted to your situation.

thank you