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I feel something is stuck in my throat. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been having some issues with my throat and esophagus. I have seen an ENT specialist and he said that I had a lot of inflammation in my esophagus, but did not seem to say anything else other than it may be the acid reflux. But, the way I feel and a lot of the other symptoms that have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms described by you match the presentations of globus pharyngeus or laryngopharyngeal reflux. Laryngopharyngeal reflux, like the one that occurs at the stomach-esophageal junction, occurs in the region of the neck due to the presence of some acid produc... Read Full »
I have excess mucous in my throat. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 49-year-old male. I have a constant problem with excess mucus in my throat. I feel as if my food pipe is inflamed. I cannot eat anything. Whenever I eat something, this mucus problem gets aggravated. What disease is this? And how to get it treated? Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Mishra Pransunchandra Akhileshchandra
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am trying to understand your problem with the limited symptoms you have provided. Excess mucus in the throat can be due to constant irritation in the oral pharynx or mucus of the nose coming into the throat, called a post-nasal drip. Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (L... Read Full »
I have a feeling of something stuck in my throat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I feel like something is stuck in my throat. I feel uneasy while swallowing. Also have had breathlessness for the past three months. I took treatment for throat infection twice for 10 days but no relief. What is it? Please suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. 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 wi... Read Full »
The left side of my throat hurts on and off throughout the day when I swallow. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Four or five days ago, I was doing well but, when I woke up and swallowed, the left side of my throat has been bothering me ever since. I do not have any other symptoms, but it just hurts a bit when I swallow, then it would go away. When I wake up, it does not hurt, but it comes back throu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your symptoms listed above, it seems to be pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx. It can be caused due to allergy, infection, and laryngopharyngeal reflux. I would suggest: 1)Tablet levocetirizine 5 mg orally at night f... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having the problem of getting something stuck in my throat for a long time and a bad smell was also coming from time to time sores, etc. For the last six months pain and the stone is also visible on one side but the stone is not visible on the other side it hurts more there... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Thank you for the excellent image provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) this reassuringly does not show anything grossly troublesome or suggestive o... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a sensation of something ball-like caught at the site of the trachea when I try to touch my chin to the chest. I do not have pain while swallowing. This started the day I underwent a root canal procedure when I had to keep my mouth open for almost one hour. I have had TMJ p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. After seeing your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I think that you have two different issues. They are as follows: 1. Thyroid nodule. 2. Ball-like sensation or foreign body sensation in the ... Read Full »
I have a lump in my throat. Will it resolve itself?
Query: Hello doctor,I have had a lump in my throat for about two to three days. It may be laryngopharyngeal reflux because I went to lie down after eating like twice. Should I get it checked out, or will it go away if I take preventive measures? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If suppose it is laryngopharyngeal reflux, try conservative measures. If it does not improve or worsen, we may do a laryngoscopy to check the throat. I would suggest you the following. 1. Eat regularly, in smaller quan... Read Full »
Throat irritation with phlegm is not improving with medications. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got a few inquiries about my current situation. I was suffering from this white phlegm in my throat for six months that bothers me, especially when sleeping. I consulted an ENT online who said that I was suffering from laryngopharyngeal reflux, and she prescribed me antacids and PPI... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the detailed history and attaching pictures (attachment removed to protect identity). As you mentioned, the previous doctor said it could be reflux. This can be true, but such a prolonged duration and still not healing suspect oral infection, which is mos... Read Full »
What does symptoms like excessive gas, belching, bad taste and hairy tongue indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42-year-old male. My height is 5' 11" and I weigh about 264.55 lb. I do not do any exercise. Just a month ago, I experienced painful stomach cramps, diarrhea, excessive gas, sweating, and belching with bad taste which lasted for one night. I rested up for two days and felt much ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, thank you for the detailed history of your symptoms and photos which you have attached. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Before I discuss further about possible diagnosis let me assure you that your symptoms or the photos you have sent do no... 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 »