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Laryngitis & Sore Throats from Acid Reflux

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published September 11, 2023 Introduction The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular “one-way” valve between the stomach and esophagus, whose purpose is to keep stomach contents, especially acid, from refluxing (going backward) up the

The false vocal cords are in normal relation to the true vocal cords

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Post-Treatment for AD-SD: What to Expect?

(the “strained-strangled” SD variant) Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published September 10, 2023 Introduction You have just undergone an injection with botulinum toxin (Botox) for the “strained-strangled” voice caused by your adductory spasmodic dysphonia. For a few days you may

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Post-Treatment for AB-SD: What to Expect?

(the “my voice drops out to a whisper” SD variant) Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published September 10, 2023 Introduction You have just undergone an injection with botulinum toxin (Botox) for the “intermittent whisper” voice caused by your abductory spasmodic

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What to Expect After Botox Injection for R-CPD

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published: January 26, 2023 Background of R-CPD R-CPD causes 4 primary symptoms: inability to belch, gurgling noises, bloating, and flatulence. Less universal symptoms include painful hiccups, nausea after large meals, shortness of breath when very

Image of I Can't Burp on gradient background

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Can’t Burp? Comprehensive Resources for R-CPD (in One Place)

Can’t Burp? You’ve come to the right place. You may haveR-CPD Inability to belch or “burp” (Also known as Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction, or R-CPD for short) occurs when the upper esophageal sphincter (cricopharyngeus muscle) loses its ability to relax in order

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Babies Who Cannot Burp, and Still Cannot as Adults.

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published: July 1, 2021 The big picture Babies who cannot burp are in terrible misery. So are their parents. While the child struggles with daily colic, spitting up, sometimes projectile vomiting, and gassiness, the parents

Front view of distended abdomen due to R-CPD

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Abdominal Distention of R-CPD Including Before and After Botox Injection

One of the primary symptoms of R-CPD (inability to burp) is bloating. Bloating is often accompanied by actual abdominal distention due to excess air in both stomach and intestines. Since the person is unable to burp, air must now pass

Dramatic lateral dilation of the upper esophagus is a symptom of R-CPD

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Can’t Burp? Here Are the Symptoms of R-CPD

Robert W. Bastian, M.D. — Published: December 18, 2020 There is a group of people whose inability to burp causes severe daily distress. They are left without a solution (or even explanation) in spite of many doctor visits. Recently a

Disorders

Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction (R-CPD)

Inability to belch or “burp” (Also known as Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction, or R-CPD for short) occurs when the upper esophageal sphincter (cricopharyngeus muscle) loses its ability to relax in order to release the “bubble” of air. The sphincter is a muscular

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Laryngitis & Sore Throats from Acid Reflux

Post-Treatment for AD-SD: What to Expect?

Post-Treatment for AB-SD: What to Expect?

What to Expect After Botox Injection for R-CPD

Can’t Burp? Comprehensive Resources for R-CPD (in One Place)

Babies Who Cannot Burp, and Still Cannot as Adults.

Abdominal Distention of R-CPD Including Before and After Botox Injection

Can’t Burp? Here Are the Symptoms of R-CPD

Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction (R-CPD)

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