Suggest Treatment For Feeling Of Something Stuck In Throat

Posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015

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Question : Last night I ate some fish & now I feel that something is stuck in my throat (perhaps a small bone). It doesn't hurt. It just feels like there is something there. I can still swallow & eat w/o any problems. What should I do? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Naveen (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait and watch for a day...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

There could be two possibilities, either the thorn would have traumatized the mucosa and got down along with the food or there can be a thorn either in the tonsillar tissue or lower down in the throat.

I would suggest you to try taking OTC pain relievers for a day. If it's a mere inflammation, the pain will subside, but, if there is a thorn present, the pain will persist. In the latter situation, you need to consult your ENT specialist for the removal of the thorn.

Hope I have answered the query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

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

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