What Causes Persistent Throat Swelling?

Posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2015

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Question : SLIGHT SWELLING IN THROAT (LOWER RIGHT)
Time I've had this: I have had this symptom for a couple years now, it comes and goes
Description: I occasionally feel swelling at the inside my throat on my lower right hand side above the adam's apple. I cannot feel the swelling if I touch my throat with my hand, but can feel a slight swelling when I swallow. I find that during times of mental stress I find that I can feel a slight swelling. The swelling is not always there, I sometimes go months without noticing. I have no other symptoms, no stuffy nose, no phlegm, etc.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May be suffering from the recurrent tonsillitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I have gone through your query; it suggests that most probably you may be suffering from the recurrent attack of tonsillitis.

But to rule out the other disease you may go for laryngoscopy either direct, indirect or flexible.

Avoid cold drinks, cold water and ice creams if you have.

Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma MS (Head, Neck And ENT Specialist) XXXXXXX

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