What Causes Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Throat?

Posted on Sat, 6 May 2017

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Sat, 6 May 2017 Answered on

Mon, 29 May 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : i feel like there is something stuck in my throat no pain but when i swallow it feels odd ..
maybe a gland when i rub it it feels better or when i eat something cold

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Gerd

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
You are probably having gastric reflux disease.
Please tell me do you have any indigestion or regurgitation?
Burning sensation in throat?
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (8 hours later)

yes indigestion and last night regurgitation

Will over the counter anti acid help?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information.
Take tablet pantoprazole once daily for 10 days.
Syrup gelusil 2 tsp 3 times a day.
Avoid spicy foods and aerated drinks.
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid sedentary lifestyle.
Wish you get well soon.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D