Hi @gerdboss this is a great question. That is correct, studies have shown that a small proportion of patients with recurrent GERD causing certain changes in the lower throat can eventually develop cancer. You can speak to a gastroenterologist for detailed evaluation if you think this may be a concern.

Hi @Gitangkim medications for sea sickness fall in the category of drugs for motion sickness, such as Hyoscine/Scopolamine or Dimenhydrinate, that can be administered before the journey. If your child is prone, you may want to visit a doctor for a physical review to confirm motion sickness through detailed discussion, ensure there is no organic cause for the symptoms, and select the best medication/dosage for your child. Other general non-medical measures to help reduce motion sickness include the following; 1) Look forward out of the vehicle at a fixed point ahead ("visual horizon") 2) Avoid looking at stationary objects while in the boat (e.g. book, screen of handphone/game boy) 3) Lying down (recline) with eyes closed If your child has already seen a doctor for examination to exclude organic causes previously, and just requires a top-up of the medication standby, you can try using a teleconsultation for this review. If the doctor evaluates your child and determines that that he is suitable for top-up, he may be able to prescribe it online. Apps such as www.doctorworld.co provide this service, and can also deliver any required medications to your doorstep. Hope this helps!

Hey Joheet! Thank you for your question. Grinding while sleeping happens to many of us and the intensity / frequency tends to be due to stress. It is important to treat and address active grinding to prevent long term fatigue of your muscles and jaw joint (temporomandibular joint) so here are some suggestions: 1. Night guard : soft / medium / hard / duo layer bilaminate find one that works for you and wear it. grinding down the guard is better than grinding down your teeth 2. Botulinium Toxin A aka Botox to the Jaw (masseter) muscle: helps to get the muscle relaxed and often decrease the force of grinding. Though not a long term solution, it is effective in reprogramming your subconscious state of mind. 3. Good sleep hygiene: No television / phones / psychological stimulants for 30 minutes before bedtime. A highly stimulated mind before bedtime has a tendency towards more grinding while sleeping as well. I hope this helps and feel free to reach out if you have more questions. Warm regards Dr Beth Seow BDS Ireland Hons