Suggest Treatment For Stuck Fish Bone In Throat

Posted on Sat, 12 Apr 2014

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Question : Hi there 3 weeks ago i had a food and what i think a fish bone was stocked in my throat. Went to hospital done Xray and the camera by the nose. They couldnt find anything. After got a bit better and the last week got worse. My doctor gave me antibiotics because he said fish bone could be strached. Nothing. Went back there and now he thinks is from anxiety. Gave me Clonazapam 2.5mg great first 2 days no symptoms, almost normal, very litle. But today look like all come back stronger., what you think?

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: No serious panic, ENT opinion Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for the query, It is very imperative to know if you are experience any pain, or its just a feeling of discomfort around the throat. In case it were actually some fish bone stuck in there, we would expect to have some pain, swelling and some difficulties in breathing or swallowing with time. The normality of X rays and camera views , in my opinion are reassuring that there should not be anything so serious. In case symptoms came back, and you are really convinced of the aggravation of your clinical state, I will suggest you seek the opinion of an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. A review by him could be helpful in this case. What you describe really should not cause any serious panic. use of drugs that reduce oedema and inflammation, coupled with appropriate antibiotics and pain killers in case of pain should be sufficient as you wait to see your doctor. Your doctor could be right to think about anxiety. It is however more prudent that this be confirmed by an ENT specialist's opinion. Kind regards. Dr Bain

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Follow up: Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (17 hours later)

Ok understand doctor. Would u plz explain why in the mornings my symptoms are great, and at end of the day and night get worse then i have to take more medicine. Also i been having lots of clear mucus coming up. maybe due that as well? So even that i have nothing in my throat as suggested it still feel like something in there when i drink , i know sounds crazy. And i had couple good days a good exemplar yesterday i had a great day minimum symptoms and them at night it was absolute blocked that i almost went to hospital. Cheers again doctor

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: ENT specialist s opinion required. Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for the query, The updates might require that you get a new and proper clinical review once more. A throat examination, coupled with a fibroscopy (visualizing the throat and associated ENT areas using a tube and special lighting) by an ENT specialist might be proper to get done. Mucus coming up, especially if it is yellowish could be an indication of persistent inflammation or an infection. Considering that there is no gradual fading away or progressive reduction in the intensity of symptoms, I suggest a proper consultation once again. Kind regards. Please, feel free asking further questions in case of need. Wishing you the best of health. Dr Bain

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Follow up: Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (5 hours later)

Ok. I went back to my gp and answer is anxiety. But I know how trick that can be as we feel things we don't have. My throat don't look swallow. Look fine. Mouth feel dry. So. By your experience the symptoms of have something that everyday feel like is my my throat and that sometimes feel like is moving inside the throat make me cough is anxiety? If yes how do I take my mind away from it? Again feel something there, sometimes 1 a day feel like a hair goes is there and moves and a cough and drink water. No pain etc.

Answered by Dr. Luchuo Engelbert Bain (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Possible to feel good and live better Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for the update, I totally agree with my colleague this could anxiety. However, a proper review and appropriate tests, preferably from your ENT specialist would be most welcome in case symptoms persist or escalate. I understand how difficult it can be to remove one s mind from such a direction, but I know you can. Meditation does help some people. A personal decision to accept a state of feeling good is help. It might sound absurd and difficult, but with a firm decision and concentration, it really works. Appropriate use of spare time, chatting with friends, reading story books or books of interest and exercise are all means of getting calmer. Ensuring you get enough rest and a good sleep are all useful. Believe in the fact that you can be ok, you are ok, Think very positive and always know you are a billion times in a state of a far away better state of health than a billion others. Personal conviction of a state of good health might be difficult to achieve, but I assure is a great medicine on its own. Kind regards. Dr Bain

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