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Can sensation in throat be due to throat flap or epiglottis?

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Feeling of something stuck in the throat that comes and goes. It is mostly there all the time but sometimes it will go away. It actually feels more like that flap in my throat is twisted or I am swallowing it or something. I had a scope down by a GI last week and they said they only thing they found was a hiatal hernia. I just did a barium swallow test today. Waiting for the results. A few weeks ago, I had a swallow study done and they could see somewhere food was catching there on my epiglottis. I just do not know how much more of this I can take. I feel like it is a hairball or something stuck there or like a small flap or skin. My question is would not GI doctor have seen it if that little flap in my throat or epiglottis? Or it was messed up or swollen or something?
Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal

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MS ENT

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Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Audiology with ten years of clinical experience. She completed her MS in ENT at the Baba Farid University of Health Science. She specializes in treating and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures, treating those with hearing loss, and proactively preventing related damage. She is practicing at Government medical college, Bharatpur, and RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.

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Hi,

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The feeling of something stuck in the throat is usually due to gastric acid reflux causing pharyngeal irritation. Gastroenterologist will definitely see the epiglottis but it is not the pathology. The regurgitation of swallow can be seen only on swallow studies that tell functional problems. Endoscopic examination can tell anatomical causes. Hiatal hernia is a cause for it. Even your swallow study is suggestive of this. You should take some antacid regularly but the best solution for this is surgical correction. This can be done laparoscopically too. I hope this helps.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinodhini J.
Published At March 21, 2020
Reviewed At April 25, 2024

Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Audiology with ten years of clinical experience. She completed her MS in ENT at the Baba Farid University of Health Science. She specializes in treating and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures, treating those with hearing loss, and proactively preventing related damage. She is practicing at Government medical college, Bharatpur, and RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.

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BDS

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Dr. Vinodhini J. is a Dental Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dental and oral health issues, including restorative, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. With a patient-centered approach, she focuses on maintaining oral health, alleviating discomfort, and enhancing smiles. Her expertise ensures comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s dental needs and overall wellbeing.

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Education:

MS ENT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal is an Otolaryngologist specializing in Audiology with ten years of clinical experience. She completed her MS in ENT at the Baba Farid University of Health Science. She specializes in treating and managing diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related bodily structures, treating those with hearing loss, and proactively preventing related damage. She is practicing at Government medical college, Bharatpur, and RBM Hospital, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.

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