How to stop acid reflux in a sore throat?

"I need a quick remedy to stop my acid reflux." -- Pepcid AC, Tagamet HB, Zantac 75. I mention these 3 because (1) they're OTC and don't require a prescription; (2) These are H2-antagonists and will start working i about an hour, unlike PPIs (proton pump inhibitors). Have you not seen a doctor?? Is this an ongoing problem or a recent one?

"I've recently become sick with severe viral pharyngitis that is on edge of being strep throat." -- Viral infections don't "grow up" to be bacterial infections. Most pharyngitis (which means sore throat) is viral but Strep is always bacterial -- it *has* to be, it's Streptococcus pyogenes.

"My throat is already sore and bruised because of the virus. Acid getting into the bruises does not feel great at all!" -- Your throat isn't bruised but certainly may be inflamed, so yes, gastric acid would be very painful when it contacts inflamed membranes.

"Because of this, I have not been eating and drinking in adequacy due to all of the post nasal drip in my stomach ruining my appetite and the trouble swallowing because of the pain." -- Then treat your symptoms. A nasal decongestant, or antihistamine that contains one, for the PND, Chloraseptic anesthetic throat spray, lozenges or dissolving strips for the sore throat. I suggest you address your throat first because poor nutrition isn't helping and neither is inadequate fluid intake. This will only create new problems for you that you don't need.

"A few main causes of acid reflux: inadequate amount of food and drink intake" -- What?? The cause of GERD is poor muscle tone and/or spasm of the LES. This *is* the cause. There's no primary or secondary cause.

Eating small meals and drinking too little water have *never* been causes of GERD. On the contrary, ingesting too much in one sitting puts stress on the LES and greatly increases the risk for reflux. So does lying on the left side (pressure on the stomach, which is int he left, upper quadrant of the abdomen), eating within 3 hours of bedtime (encourages reflux). Stay upright for an hour after meals to allow stomach contents to empty. Gravity can help. Eat 4-6 smaller meals rather than 3 larger ones.

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Everytime you feel the pain take a teaspoon of vinegar. Avic reflux is actually a lack of acid, not excess acid. This'll help within a minute. ^^