What Causes Lump In Throat When Suffering From GERD?

Posted on Tue, 30 Sep 2014

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Question : Hi, i found a tonsil stone in back of mouth and dislodged it and got rid of it. Now i have feeling of unmovable lump deep in my throat. I also have gerd and afraid that is causing the lump. I guess i wanna know what you think it is.

And a way to help ot. I went to clinic and they wete no help.

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please take medicines for gerd (Gastro esophageal reflux disease)

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Please don't worry , will be fine!

Gerd leads to swelling of the lining of the throat and this can give rise to the feeling of lump in throat , as in your case.

Please don't worry as this is mostly temporary and will come down when the gerd decreases.

Please avoid tea , coffee , smoking , alcohol , hot and spicy food and take a light dinner for few weeks , this will help

You can also take tablet omeprazole 20 mg twice a day , half hour before food , to help reduce the acidity for 4 weeks. This is over the counter medication.

Take care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (48 hours later)

How long will the feeling last? Its been happening for awhile and im not sure if the millipred i was given is helping or not. There is bo pain or hoarsness associated with the lump

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
the feeling will last till your gerd subsides!

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Please remember that the swelling is due to either your gerd or post nasal drip and will last till these are effectively controlled.

Please meet your ent doctor , he will start you on the necessary medications and once the cause is treated , the swelling will disappear and so will your symptoms.

Please dont worry , you will be fine.!

Take care!

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