Medical Advice on "Otolaryngology (E.N.T)"

How do I cure the blocked ears and pain in my nasal area associated with GERD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The eustachian tube dysfunction is a chronic problem. I do not recommend any medication until an endoscopic nasal examination is done since you are a mouth breather. The endoscopic nasal examination is mandatory to in...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Osama Aboborda

I have GERD and feel a lump under Adam's apple. Is it serious?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The lump feeling is most probably due to reflux laryngitis. It is a manifestation of GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease) higher up near the larynx (Adam's apple and voice box). Smoking aggravates the same or can be a t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

Can trapped gas in the throat put pressure on the back of the neck and ear, resulting in vertigo?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your general physician might be right. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), irritable bowel, or nervous dyspepsia can cause these symptoms. One important cause is aerophagia, which means swallowing excessive air, which ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque

I have a severe cough and a feeling of lump stuck in the throat. Kindly help.

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 laryn...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

I feel like something stuck in throat. How to get rid of this?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) does cause this something stuck in throat feeling, but more importantly you have stress. Stress does cause GERD and such change in voice which you have. The inability to speak as bef...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Alok Rathi

Manometry shows weakness halfway down the esophagus. What could it be?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The manometry and pH (potential of hydrogen) tests are not normal. The pH shows a gastroesophageal reflux and the manometry shows som...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N

I have foreign body sensation in my throat. Can it be GERD?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for having this irritation in the throat with a feeling of bump or something obstructing while swallowing can be a feature of chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Even though you rem...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhadragiri Vageesh Padiyar

What could be the possible cause of asymmetrical posterior tonsil pillar?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In the images (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), the entire tonsil and oropharynx are not visible. But, the visualized areas do not show any si...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Murari. M.

Can cholesteatoma recur after surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have reviewed your medical history of cholesteatoma surgery. There is a possibility of recurrence, given the nature of this condition. To provide you with the most accurate advice, could ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Murari. M.

Does my sore throat look like strep?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are happy to help you. With the details you have provided and the photo you shared (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I have come to the conclusion that you are having an acute tonsillopharyngitis. T...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shyam Kalyan. N