Having Difficulty In Swallowing Saliva And Sensation Of Something Stuck In Throat. Any Relief?

Posted on Thu, 28 Feb 2013

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Question : I am having difficulty in swallowing saliva having sensation of something is stuck in throat

Answered by Dr. Naveen (5 hours later)

Hi

Thanks for posting the query

With the short history you have provided it is very difficult to arrive at a diagnosis. The probable cause could be pharyngitis secondary to acid reflux or viral infection.

I need to know few more things before zeroing on an exact cause.
1. Since how many days are you having this problem?
2. Due you smoke or consume chilled beverages very often?
3. Any recent history of fever, cold, nasal block, throat pain, etc.?
4. Any history of stress, heart burn, etc.?

Please revert back with answers to the above questions. I will definitely try my best to help you out from this problem.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar