What Causes A Sensation Of Pressure In Throat Along With Stiffness?

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015

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Question : Dear Doctor,

Past 5 to 6 days I am suffering from throat pressure sensation. At time I feel much of stiffness accompanied by breathing problems too. I consulted a GP, they said its a throat infection. But now I am not satisfied by the outcome of medicine course. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are most probably having upper respiratory tract infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,
Thanks for query.

I have read your query & understand your concern.

After reading your Clinical history , it apappears your are having upper respiratory tract infection.

If I am your treating doctor , I would advice
Antiseptic mouth wash twice daily ,
Antibiotics like azithromycin for 7 day ,
Antiinflammatory like paracetamol thrice daily &
Antihistamine tablet at night .

You will get relief .
You will need prescription for medications .

Hope this information helpful .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (10 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. Krunal very much for the reply.

I was prescribed following medications:
1. Cefuzime 500 mg Tab
2. Glotrizine 10mg
3. Mukinate Syrup(cough syrup)
4. Ibuprofen (but i avoided it because I was not having any pain/ache or fever)

Today I will visit ENT. Is it required?

I was going through web for my concern
http://www.endocrineweb.com/community/hashimotos-thyroiditis/7850-throat-pressure

and found the symptoms same as mine. presently i m in relief, but cant say it a total relief.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your GP given proper treatment plan expect for antiseptic mouth gargle

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for the follow up query .

I reviewed your medications and understand your concern.

Your GP given proper treatment plan expect for antiseptic mouth gargle like betadine & antacid .

Since you have avoided Anti inflammatory Ibuprofen & relief is not complete .

Ibuprofen is given for inflammation .

Since you have started antibiotic Cefuzime & other medications , i would advice complete treatment plan . Add antiseptic mouth gargle like betadine twice daily & antacid like Tab Rantac twice daily for throat discomfort .

If you don't get relief within 2 days , i would advice get ENT examination done .

I have visited your web link . You are having throat pressure sensation only since last 6 days , it is most probably upper respiratory tract infection .
No need for too much worry .

You will get relief .

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (19 hours later)

Thank you Dr. Krunal very much for the reply.

I have visited ENT yesterday.

As a primary diagnosis she reported as ACUTE LARYNGOPHARYNGITIS.
Secondary diagnosis was ACUTE UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS OF UNSPECIFIED SITE ICD. The one you mentioned in previous discussion.

She has administered me few medicines regarding the above diagnosis and I hope I well get well soon.

Thank you very much for the time you took out for the diagnosis.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Since ENT examination done , i would advice follow complete treatment plan

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

ACUTE UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS is broad term.
Since ENT examination done , i would advice follow complete treatment plan as advice by ENT specialist .

You will get relief soon .

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar