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Welcome to Just Answer and thanks for your question. The sensation of having something stuck in your throat is called globus, and it is quite common with gastroesophageal reflux, even when there is no associated heartburn. You can try one of the medications for GERD (like Prilosec OTC), raise the head of your bed 6-8" higher than the foot, and avoid foods that lessen esophageal sphincter contractions like peppermint, chocolate, anything caffeinated, alcohol, greasy foods, spicy foods, and citrus. Eating several small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones can also help. If you aren't better in a couple of weeks you should see your physician for an exam.
Depending on your own reflexes, you may or may not vomit. Most people don't. If it is GERD, you should feel better within a week even, but you should still see your doctor. One thing that can be going on with GERD is an infection in the stomach by a bacterium called Helicobacter pylori. It is the same bacterium that causes stomach ulcers. Treatment would involve antibiotics to kill the bug as well as acid reducer. Not everyone with GERD has an H. pylori infection, but it is prudent for your practitioner to rule it out. If it is caused by H. pylori, then you should be cured after the antibiotics. If it isn't you may need to watch what you eat in the future as well as now, and take medication.
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