What Causes Discomfort In Throat While Swallowing Saliva?

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015

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Thu, 20 Aug 2015 Answered on

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Question : Feel something when i swallow my saliva but no pain. When i eat or drink i dont feel anything. Went to Ent and do scopy and say nothing there. Is it something serious?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please consult laryngologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

The problem may be located in the throat, not esophagus. The most probable reason of it is enlarged tonsil. It wont be visible in endoscopy. That is why you should consult laryngologist to have it checked.

This does not seem serious. Especially if you do not smoke.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (51 minutes later)

I am not smoker I went to ENT doctor and see through nose till throat and say everything is normal. .

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Laryngologist should be still consulted.

Detailed Answer:
Than for sure there is nothing to worry about. Laryngologist is still a good idea. He ma see much more than ENT doctor.

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