Could I have GERD / Deviated Septum?In the morning, my voice is an instense groggy, gravelly sound. It hurts to talk, I get bad cotton mouth every morning. My voices changes through out the day, and will be completely different the next. I get very sensitive and teary eyes in the morning (During allergy seasons and in the winter). The very back of my throat always feels a bit dry after I get it as moist as possible during the morning. I always feel like I have to clear my throat, but it doesn't help. I guess the part where my nasal and mouth meet in my throat is always dry. I believe I have a deviated septum too.
-# 4 due 11/10/09
The septum can be deviated at birth (congenital) or because of injury, such as a broken nose. It also may bend to one side or the other as a result of aging. Very few people have a perfectly straight septum. Septoplasty generally is necessary only when breathing problems or snoring do not get better without surgery.
GERD signs and symptoms include:
■A burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), sometimes spreading to the throat, along with a sour taste in your mouth
■Chest pain
■Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia)
■Dry cough
■Hoarseness or sore throat
■Regurgitation of food or sour liquid (acid reflux)
■Sensation of a lump in the throat
When to see a doctor
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain, especially when accompanied by other signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath or jaw or arm pain. These may be signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
-Chrissy
I have a deviated septum also. I was wondering why anyone would go to the trouble of having it fixed, but the Doctor did say you can get chronic sinus infections that cause all sorts of problems - probably some of the ones you have mentioned and mouth breathing while you sleep causes problems also. Good luck, I couldn't even bear to think of what the fix was, but I guess you are asleep so you don't know what's happening anyhow.
-Treen_m
The symptoms you have listed are not congruent with GERD. It sounds like you have laryngitis. I suggest you seek medical advice.
As for the deviated septum, I assume that you mean in your nose. An easy way to check is by tipping your head back and getting someone to look up your nose (make sure it is clean!) with a torch. The cavities should be equal in size and shape. You will be able to see which way it deviates. Otherwise let a Dr have a look.
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