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Is Food Sticking In The Back Of Throat A Sign
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Mon, 27 Jan 2020
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Question : Is food sticking in the back of throat a sign of dysphagia? I always get this feeling while eating and after eating that food is stuck in the back of my throat.
Is this globus plus anxiety or a sign of dysphagia or muscle weakness?
I have this feeling for the last 7 days.
Is this globus plus anxiety or a sign of dysphagia or muscle weakness?
I have this feeling for the last 7 days.
Is food sticking in the back of throat a sign of dysphagia? I always get this feeling while eating and after eating that food is stuck in the back of my throat.
Is this globus plus anxiety or a sign of dysphagia or muscle weakness?
I have this feeling for the last 7 days.
Is this globus plus anxiety or a sign of dysphagia or muscle weakness?
I have this feeling for the last 7 days.
Brief Answer:
Esophagography is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details,
Most common causes of dysphagia is Acid peptic disorder and not muscle weakness.
Repeated reflux causes injury to esophagus causing a condition called Achalasia in which swallowing food is difficult.
I would suggest you to go for esophagogram.This test would check the strength of muscle.
Thank you.
Esophagography is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details,
Most common causes of dysphagia is Acid peptic disorder and not muscle weakness.
Repeated reflux causes injury to esophagus causing a condition called Achalasia in which swallowing food is difficult.
I would suggest you to go for esophagogram.This test would check the strength of muscle.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Esophagography is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details,
Most common causes of dysphagia is Acid peptic disorder and not muscle weakness.
Repeated reflux causes injury to esophagus causing a condition called Achalasia in which swallowing food is difficult.
I would suggest you to go for esophagogram.This test would check the strength of muscle.
Thank you.
Esophagography is required.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query,
Have seen your details,
Most common causes of dysphagia is Acid peptic disorder and not muscle weakness.
Repeated reflux causes injury to esophagus causing a condition called Achalasia in which swallowing food is difficult.
I would suggest you to go for esophagogram.This test would check the strength of muscle.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Will I know about the results immediately?
Will I know about the results immediately?
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again sir,
If endoscopy manometry etc were normal this problem is not related to Gastro rather possibility is that it can be pyschologic for e g obsessive compulsive thoughts.
As you are under gross anxiety I would suggest you to consult pyschologist in person.
Thank you sir!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again sir,
If endoscopy manometry etc were normal this problem is not related to Gastro rather possibility is that it can be pyschologic for e g obsessive compulsive thoughts.
As you are under gross anxiety I would suggest you to consult pyschologist in person.
Thank you sir!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again sir,
If endoscopy manometry etc were normal this problem is not related to Gastro rather possibility is that it can be pyschologic for e g obsessive compulsive thoughts.
As you are under gross anxiety I would suggest you to consult pyschologist in person.
Thank you sir!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again sir,
If endoscopy manometry etc were normal this problem is not related to Gastro rather possibility is that it can be pyschologic for e g obsessive compulsive thoughts.
As you are under gross anxiety I would suggest you to consult pyschologist in person.
Thank you sir!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Is it still possible that I might have some early stage dysphagia not due to gerd but muscle weakness or atrophy?
Is it still possible that I might have some early stage dysphagia not due to gerd but muscle weakness or atrophy?
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As endoscopy manometry are normal it's highly unlikely.
Thanks.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As endoscopy manometry are normal it's highly unlikely.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As endoscopy manometry are normal it's highly unlikely.
Thanks.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As endoscopy manometry are normal it's highly unlikely.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
When ever I eat food I feel like it’s getting blocked or gets held up and then I chew a little bit more and then it goes in.
I also have a constant feeling of mucus or something in the back of my throat and no matter what I do it’s not going away. Sometimes I feel it gets chocked and then I have to cough. I also feel my voice is bit hoarse now.
Can anxiety cause all such physical symptoms?
Not sure what to do, I have an ent appointment in 2 weeks time.
I also have a constant feeling of mucus or something in the back of my throat and no matter what I do it’s not going away. Sometimes I feel it gets chocked and then I have to cough. I also feel my voice is bit hoarse now.
Can anxiety cause all such physical symptoms?
Not sure what to do, I have an ent appointment in 2 weeks time.
When ever I eat food I feel like it’s getting blocked or gets held up and then I chew a little bit more and then it goes in.
I also have a constant feeling of mucus or something in the back of my throat and no matter what I do it’s not going away. Sometimes I feel it gets chocked and then I have to cough. I also feel my voice is bit hoarse now.
Can anxiety cause all such physical symptoms?
Not sure what to do, I have an ent appointment in 2 weeks time.
I also have a constant feeling of mucus or something in the back of my throat and no matter what I do it’s not going away. Sometimes I feel it gets chocked and then I have to cough. I also feel my voice is bit hoarse now.
Can anxiety cause all such physical symptoms?
Not sure what to do, I have an ent appointment in 2 weeks time.
Does dysphagia start gradually and progress?
Does it come and go the dysphagia?
Does it come and go the dysphagia?
Does dysphagia start gradually and progress?
Does it come and go the dysphagia?
Does it come and go the dysphagia?
My doctors given me lanzoprazole 30mg
My doctors given me lanzoprazole 30mg
Every time I eat something feels like something is blocking the food or food is sticking in the throat, but no issues with swallowing.
Food irritates my throat even more.
Do you think these are signs of dysphagia?
Food irritates my throat even more.
Do you think these are signs of dysphagia?
Every time I eat something feels like something is blocking the food or food is sticking in the throat, but no issues with swallowing.
Food irritates my throat even more.
Do you think these are signs of dysphagia?
Food irritates my throat even more.
Do you think these are signs of dysphagia?
Do I need a swallowing study or endoscopic study to rule out dysphagia?
I have never had such an issue ever in my life
I have never had such an issue ever in my life
Do I need a swallowing study or endoscopic study to rule out dysphagia?
I have never had such an issue ever in my life
I have never had such an issue ever in my life
I have read that the sensation of food sticking to your throat is a sign of dysphagia
I have read that the sensation of food sticking to your throat is a sign of dysphagia
I spoke to my doctor and he was like we can do a Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. But then he wants me to go and see an ent first and then we can take a call. Not sure if this is just anxiety or dysphagia as my throats always irritated and scratchy
I spoke to my doctor and he was like we can do a Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. But then he wants me to go and see an ent first and then we can take a call. Not sure if this is just anxiety or dysphagia as my throats always irritated and scratchy
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Considering the scale of your problem I would suggest you to go for a repeat endoscopy to rule out a condition called achalasia cardia.
In this there is narrowing of lower esophageal tube hence to swallow food is difficult but water passes easily.
Dysphagia is usually progressive.
Follow up with reports of endoscopy.
Thanks!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Considering the scale of your problem I would suggest you to go for a repeat endoscopy to rule out a condition called achalasia cardia.
In this there is narrowing of lower esophageal tube hence to swallow food is difficult but water passes easily.
Dysphagia is usually progressive.
Follow up with reports of endoscopy.
Thanks!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Considering the scale of your problem I would suggest you to go for a repeat endoscopy to rule out a condition called achalasia cardia.
In this there is narrowing of lower esophageal tube hence to swallow food is difficult but water passes easily.
Dysphagia is usually progressive.
Follow up with reports of endoscopy.
Thanks!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Considering the scale of your problem I would suggest you to go for a repeat endoscopy to rule out a condition called achalasia cardia.
In this there is narrowing of lower esophageal tube hence to swallow food is difficult but water passes easily.
Dysphagia is usually progressive.
Follow up with reports of endoscopy.
Thanks!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
So for dinner today had little to no issue in terms of swallowing. The trouble is when it was hitting the throat in the oropharynx area, the throat feels really scratchy and irritated now. But again no real issues with swallowing just scratchy throat now
So for dinner today had little to no issue in terms of swallowing. The trouble is when it was hitting the throat in the oropharynx area, the throat feels really scratchy and irritated now. But again no real issues with swallowing just scratchy throat now
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi as explained earlier the acid regurgitated back causes inflammation of mucosal layer of throat this causes mild breach in mucosa hence when food passes through it causes pain or a scratchy feeling.
Again you should try proton pump inhibitors with prokinetic agent.
Hope I answered your query well,
Follow up directly on
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ramesh-kumar/72660
Regards!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi as explained earlier the acid regurgitated back causes inflammation of mucosal layer of throat this causes mild breach in mucosa hence when food passes through it causes pain or a scratchy feeling.
Again you should try proton pump inhibitors with prokinetic agent.
Hope I answered your query well,
Follow up directly on
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ramesh-kumar/72660
Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi as explained earlier the acid regurgitated back causes inflammation of mucosal layer of throat this causes mild breach in mucosa hence when food passes through it causes pain or a scratchy feeling.
Again you should try proton pump inhibitors with prokinetic agent.
Hope I answered your query well,
Follow up directly on
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ramesh-kumar/72660
Regards!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi as explained earlier the acid regurgitated back causes inflammation of mucosal layer of throat this causes mild breach in mucosa hence when food passes through it causes pain or a scratchy feeling.
Again you should try proton pump inhibitors with prokinetic agent.
Hope I answered your query well,
Follow up directly on
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ramesh-kumar/72660
Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
After about a week or so i finally had a normal swallowing meal. So should this in itself rule out dysphagia or should I still go ahead and get a swallow study or endoscopy done?
Also today after eating yogurt my throat was kind of burning, and had to double swallow like some of the yogurt I had to bring bang to the mouth and then swallow is that normal?
Also today after eating yogurt my throat was kind of burning, and had to double swallow like some of the yogurt I had to bring bang to the mouth and then swallow is that normal?
After about a week or so i finally had a normal swallowing meal. So should this in itself rule out dysphagia or should I still go ahead and get a swallow study or endoscopy done?
Also today after eating yogurt my throat was kind of burning, and had to double swallow like some of the yogurt I had to bring bang to the mouth and then swallow is that normal?
Also today after eating yogurt my throat was kind of burning, and had to double swallow like some of the yogurt I had to bring bang to the mouth and then swallow is that normal?
One more thing I would like to add some pieces of food seem to be sticking and some don’t. Then after the meal, have a sensation of sore throat or food being stuck in my throat.
Do you think this is sign of dysphagia?
Do you think this is sign of dysphagia?
One more thing I would like to add some pieces of food seem to be sticking and some don’t. Then after the meal, have a sensation of sore throat or food being stuck in my throat.
Do you think this is sign of dysphagia?
Do you think this is sign of dysphagia?
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello I don't think that it's dysphagia as it would be equal for all foods.
Secondly yoghurt contains citric acid which further supports the fact that you are having acid peptic disorder.
Thanks.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello I don't think that it's dysphagia as it would be equal for all foods.
Secondly yoghurt contains citric acid which further supports the fact that you are having acid peptic disorder.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello I don't think that it's dysphagia as it would be equal for all foods.
Secondly yoghurt contains citric acid which further supports the fact that you are having acid peptic disorder.
Thanks.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello I don't think that it's dysphagia as it would be equal for all foods.
Secondly yoghurt contains citric acid which further supports the fact that you are having acid peptic disorder.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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