What Causes Discomfort In Throat Along With Nausea?

Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014

Question: Hello Doctor,

I feel like there's something stuck in my throat. I feel nauseous sometimes as well and when i try to throw up nothing comes out. I'm guessing it's acid reflux because i had some stomach pain as well my chest felt tight. Last night before I went to bed I felt like a strong pain in my chest but my breathing was good. I have been like this for a week now. Can you please help me? I am hoping it's not a heart attack.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anti-reflux medication for 8-12 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. If you have been this way for a weak, this is unlikely to be a heart attack. You may always get an ECG done to cross-check.

2. Anti-reflux medication for 8-12 weeks along with a bland diet will ease the symptoms. Mucaine Gel will help reduce the pain and discomfort.

3. Ideally, you should consult a gastroenterologist who can decide the further course of action depending upon the response to this medical treatment.

If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (3 minutes later)

I went to the ER last saturday and I got a ECG done and my heart was fine. My blood pressure last night was 143/87 with 69 beats per minute. Right now I feel like something stuck in my throat. What's a good medication for this? The ER gave me omeprazole but I haven't taken it yet. I changed my diet and I felt a little better than last week.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Start medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. With the severity of your symptoms, you should start the medication.

2. The Omeprazole is best taken early on an empty stomach (half an hour before breakfast). You may take the evening dose after an early dinner.

3. The feeling in the throat will be eased by Mucaine Gel.

If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (7 minutes later)

where can i get mucaine gel?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
OTC

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back

Mucaine Gel or Suspension should be available OTC.

If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)

I also forgot to mention that after 5pm when I get home from work I start feeling light headed so I try and lay down. I feel like I'm going to pass out and then try and walk and then i shake a little. It happens for like 2 hours and then it goes away. I had anxiety earlier this year? Do you think anxiety would do this to me?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A vicious cycle of gastritis, dizziness, anxiety.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. The light headed feeling is usually due to gastritis secondary to the acidity.

2. The dizziness that ensues causes anxiety.

3. This forms a vicious circle, which must be broken. If you do not get Mucaine, try an OTC tablet with sucralfate which coats the lining of the stomach.

If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (58 minutes later)

Last night I had a lot of heart papiliations what could that be he reflux or the anxiety?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Both may cause palpitations.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. Both reflux and anxiety may cause palpitations.

2. Reflux and gastritis can cause palpitations due to stimulation of the Vagus (Tenth Cranial) Nerve.

3. Anxiety causes a much wider autonomic nervous system stimulation.

4. These are troublesome and distressing but short term events. Treating the root cause settles the palpitations.

If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (37 hours later)

Hello

I had a massage on Friday to relieve some of the stress. I fee very sore tired and just want to rest and my eyes just keep closing. Is this Normal or can it be from the anxiety?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no cause for worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. Feeling sore and tired after a massage is common and is unlikely to cause any serious problem.

2. You need to rest this out.

If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

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