I've been dealing with silent reflux for the past 4 months, and nothing seems to help not even medications like esomeprazole, pantoprazole, or antacids. I've tried lifestyle changes too, but my sore throat won't go away, and my voice keeps getting worse because of vocal cord damage. I've heard mixed opinions about surgery for LPR some say it doesn't work. What do you suggest I do?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Answered 14/08/2025

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Can any bug actually make its way to the brain through the ear? Kind of like how a tapeworm can reach the brain through eating cabbage? Ive been curious if there's any risk like that with insects.

no it canot enter

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I've been experiencing this weird clicking sound in my nose when I'm lying down and resting. It sounds like a computer mouse click, and it's been going on for about six months now. It hasn't caused any problems, but I'm really curious about what it might be. Can you shed some light on this?

That could be nasal drip,it's natural no need to worry.

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I'm feeling a bit concerned because a long time ago, I got a piece of paper stuck in my left ear, and I thought it might have dissolved into earwax over the years. A few months back, I went to the doctor, and their assistant only removed some wax and prescribed some medicines. Lately, it feels like that paper might still be lodged in there, and I'm also experiencing tinnitus. Is there a way to check and remove this without using syringing? Im not too keen on syringing because Im doubtful of its effectiveness. What would you recommend?

Foreign body won't last this long in your ear canal,as you say you have doubt, visit ENT doctor and otoscopy done ,for evaluation and appropriate management

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