- male
- 35 Years
- 07/02/2025
Good day, I've been having trouble sleeping at night for almost 2 months now, and it's really starting to worry me. My throat always feels dry even though I drink water all the time. I also experience some chest pain and burping, sometimes even heartburn. I've noticed bumps on the back of my tongue and a white patch in the center too. Could you help me figure out what's going on?
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throat infection start azitgromycine for 5 days
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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