How can I find out whether my dry throat, frequent throat clearing, and occasional difficulty swallowing are caused by a stomach issue, anxiety (for which I took Stalopam Plus), or a nerve problem?
Your dry throat, frequent clearing, and swallowing difficulty could indeed be linked to acid reflux (a stomach issue irritating the throat), anxiety?which you've been managing with Stalopam Plus?or, less commonly, a nerve-related sensitivity. To find the exact cause, a consultation with an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist is a great first step. They can safely examine your throat, while a gastroenterologist can check for reflux. Please rest assured these symptoms are very common and highly treatable.