What Causes Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Throat?

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016

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Question : Hi, I have a feeling that something is stuck in my throat. Sensation increases during the end of the day. I dont have any pain and no difficulty swallowing. However, the feeling is there from more than a month, but not continuously. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (2 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. The most common cause for such a feeling in the groat is swollen and inflamed lymphoid (tonsil-like) tissue which is normally present in the throat. A Post Nasal Drip (PND) of mucus must be ruled out. Sign of allergy and reflux need to be looked for.

2. If this persists after routine treatment, a Videolaryngoscopy is advised to settle the diagnosis.

3. Medication should include an anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, anti-reflux medication. Use Tantum or Garbenz medicated gargles. In some patients, a short course of steroids is required.

4. Upload images or a video for further treatment advice.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

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