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What Causes Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Throat?
Question: I feel like I have something iin the back of my throat most of the time. I have bad breath even though ii brush my teeth several times a day and have twice yearly dental cleaning and he said my teeth aren't the problem. Recently I have spit up some small hard things like tiny pieces of gravel. I'm too embarrassed to go to the doctor.
Brief Answer:
Might be GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query
First of all though should not be embarrassed to see a doctor.
I would like to know few more information like
Since when you are facing this problem?
Is there any recent history of sore throat, cold?
Is there any acidity problem?
Based on the information it looks like GERD.
I would suggest you few measures that will be beneficial.
Take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week.
Avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits.
Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Do not lie down immediately after food, walk for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Keep your head end slightly raised when sleeping.
Maintain a gap of atleast 2 hrs in between dinner and going to bed.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid eating fast and talking while eating.
Regular exercise is very much essential. Follow this measures your symptoms should reduce.
Follow this measures you should be fine.
If you have any further doubt, I'll be glad to help you out.
Take care
Might be GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query
First of all though should not be embarrassed to see a doctor.
I would like to know few more information like
Since when you are facing this problem?
Is there any recent history of sore throat, cold?
Is there any acidity problem?
Based on the information it looks like GERD.
I would suggest you few measures that will be beneficial.
Take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily empty stomach, before breakfast for a week.
Avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits.
Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Do not lie down immediately after food, walk for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Keep your head end slightly raised when sleeping.
Maintain a gap of atleast 2 hrs in between dinner and going to bed.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Avoid eating fast and talking while eating.
Regular exercise is very much essential. Follow this measures your symptoms should reduce.
Follow this measures you should be fine.
If you have any further doubt, I'll be glad to help you out.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I feel like it's more of a sinus drainage than reflux. I've had that before and losing some weight and changing some eating habits along with medications did help. I do occasionally have a burning in my stomach. The things I'm coughing up worry me. They have a bad smell and are small pieces that kind of look like something that you would have in an infected spot. I would like to know if you can think of anything else this could be. I'm thinking of going to an ENT doctor asking about them running tests. I have a $5000. deductible on my insurance so I want to make sure I start in the right place. Thank you. XXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Might be post nasal drip is responsible
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
Apart from the above mentioned cause that is GERD and other possibility is post nasal drip as result of sinusitis.
Below measures can be beneficial like
Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil in it, few times a day.
Warm salt water gargling, there to four times a day.
Nasal decongestant like otrivin, one drop in each nostril before going to bed for a week.
Suck lozenge like strepsil or cofsil 3 to 4 times a day.
Follow thess measures along with the above mentioned ones, it should be beneficial.
Hope this helps
Take care
Might be post nasal drip is responsible
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome.
Apart from the above mentioned cause that is GERD and other possibility is post nasal drip as result of sinusitis.
Below measures can be beneficial like
Steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil in it, few times a day.
Warm salt water gargling, there to four times a day.
Nasal decongestant like otrivin, one drop in each nostril before going to bed for a week.
Suck lozenge like strepsil or cofsil 3 to 4 times a day.
Follow thess measures along with the above mentioned ones, it should be beneficial.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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