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I have throat irritation with redness. Is it due to an infection or acid reflux?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had throat irritation for 8 to 10 days. My throat is also a little bit reddish. But same time, my chest is also burning. So I consulted the doctor he gave me antibiotics and Pantosec D SR (Domperidone 30mg and Pantoprazole 40 mg). But still, throat burning is there. So I want to kn... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for having these symptoms can be a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngeal reflux). Even though you might be asymptomatic or never have gastric issues in between, the inflammation in the throat often... Read Full »
What causes white patches on the throat along with a burning sensation?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male. My symptoms are burning sensation on the throat, excess burping, frequent throat clearing, mucus coming to the throat, bitter taste, difficulty swallowing, and ear pain. My symptoms started four months ago. Now, I noticed a white patch on the back of my throat, an... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Constant irritation in the throat with throat clearing and burning sensation can be due to two primary reasons as follow; 1. There are allergic issues in the nose, wherein there is some irritative substance entering, and the nose initially produces a sneezing reflex to re... Read Full »
What could be the reason for throat irritation, blisters and swallowing difficulty?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old. For the past five years, I have reddishness in the throat, and throat blisters may be inflammation (I do not know the correct word). I checked my blood thyroid, and all internal organs are working fine. Uric acid is a bit high and deficiency of vitamin D. I have sym... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for having this throat irritation with a feeling of a lump or something obstructing while swallowing saliva can be a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngeal reflux). Even though you might be asymptoma... Read Full »
What could cause white patch on tonsil with throat irritation?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a burning sensation on one side of the throat and neck. White patch covering on the left side of the throat just behind the tonsils where burning sensation is. I had acid reflux, but PPI is not helping. Wondering what the white patch maybe? Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had a detailed look at the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have sent and there is absolutely nothing that you need to worry about. The white patch is due to chronic irritation which is definitely a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (ga... Read Full »
I am concerned about my throat irritation, ear fullness and forehead lump. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, For the last seven weeks, my throat has been very dry. It is not painful but causes me to swallow fairly often due to the feeling if there being something in my throat. On top of that, my left ear has been feeling full for the last four months. I had a hearing test, and my hearing is a... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason of having this irritation in throat is associated with soreness and lump like feeling can definitely be a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngeal reflux). Even though you might be asymptomatic or never... Read Full »
Can GERD result in the feeling of something stuck in the throat?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem with the throat for the last one month. Initially, I had a stomach problem, so I just started with stomach relief medicine, like Rabecid and Gaviscon syrup. I feel better after some days, and now my stomach is good, but I have a problem in the throat. I feel like somethi... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your prediction is almost as right as what I am also considering. The most common reason for having this irritation in the throat with a feeling of a lump or something obstructing while swallowing can definitely be a feature of chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux dis... Read Full »
What could present as two pea-sized lumps on the either side of Adam's apple?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a swollen tonsil since March. It all started with a sore throat. I felt really ill and the tonsil is still swollen and I have red spots on the back of my throat. And in my neck, I can feel two pea lumps on either side of my Adam's apple. Please help. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for providing detailed history and photo of the area in concern (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your tonsils are definitely enlarged and I would classify them to be grade 2 hypertrophied. However, the tonsils do not seem to have acute inflammation... Read Full »
Can the tentacle-like tissue under the side of my tongue be a globus?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a tentacle-like tissue under the side of my tongue, and I have attached a picture of it. I have been dealing with a lot of stress for the last few weeks, as I searched online about it and felt it might be globus. The image is not the best, but hopefully, you can ease my mind and te... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) you have sent is not clear enough to tell what it is. I would suggest you focus on the area of concern. In addition, I would also know if there are associated symptoms that you... Read Full »
What is GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngeal reflux)?
Query: Hi doctor, It started around a month ago with tightness in the throat. When I got to the doctor, I was able to talk for only one time, that too, through the phone. Doctor prescribed me a tablet Penicillin, and I took it every six hours for 10 days. I also got anti-inflammatory Diflam throat spray, ... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com The most common reason for having this irritation in the throat with a feeling of a lump or something obstructing while swallowing saliva can be a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngeal reflux). Even though you might be asym... Read Full »
What do small red bumps at the back of my throat indicate?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38-year-old male with a height of 5'7 feet and a weight of 152.12 lb. Six months before, I had a severe dry cough, and that got over by a week on its own I did not take any medicine. I also got few ulcers in my mouth, and that healed in a week. That time, I noticed four small red b... Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for this irritation in the throat with a feeling of a lump or something obstructing while swallowing saliva can be a feature of chronic silent GERD with LPR (gastroesophageal reflux with laryngopharyngeal reflux). Bumps at the back of your tongue re... Read Full »