bad taste and burning throat after chemo? is this what heartburn is? how do i fix it?

Heartburn/reflux.

Stomach acid effectively causing a chemical burn in the esophagus.

If you are still in hospital, check with the nurses.

If home, cold milk will often soothe the burn.

Bicarb in cold water will also help reduce your stomach acid or there are lots of remedies from the supermarket or chemist, Eno, Gaviscon, Quickeze, ......

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Chemo Heartburn

That is definitely acid reflux. It can literally take your breath away. When I had it I was frantic because the acid was buring my throat so badly. I couldnt swallow anything. It could be an isolated incident, or it could happen again. If it happens again or you have frequent heartburn and/or sour stomach go to your doctor. You can get on an acid reducing medication.

Hey,

The most common symptom of GERD is persistent heartburn. Heartburn is experienced as an unpleasant and painful burning sensation in the esophageal area.

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I hope it helps

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Usually, heartburnThe most common symptom of acid reflux disease (also known as gastroespohageal reflux disease, or GERD). Heartburn feels like a burning pain in the center of the chest. It is caused by acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus. is a symptom of acid reflux disease (GERD) Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Describes the condition of backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus which frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. The symptoms of acid reflux disease typically occur on 2 or more days a week.. And if you suffer from persistent heartburn on two or more days a week—and you’ve treated it and changed your diet—it could be due to acid refluxBackflow of stomach acid into the esophagus. Acid reflux frequently happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxes more often than it should and/or at inappropriate times. This allows harsh stomach juices to back up into the esophagus. disease. But only your doctor can tell you if these are signs of acid reflux disease.

Not knowing what type of chemist you had you should contact your oncologist office. They will be familarwith the possible side effects and how to treat them