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What Causes Swelling In The Throat And Difficulty In Swallowing?
Question: the thing that hangs down in your throat...is swollen and is making it hard to swallow
Brief Answer:
ENT
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms.
You could be referring to one of several things:
Adam's apple ie voice box or larynx
Thyroid
Foodpipe
Other neck structures
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day Correct diagnosis and treatment requires the opportunity to examine the patient so you must see an Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) doctor in-person.
ENT
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms.
You could be referring to one of several things:
Adam's apple ie voice box or larynx
Thyroid
Foodpipe
Other neck structures
When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following blood tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:
CBC (Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average). Also known by other names such as GlycoHemoglobin or Glycated Hemoglobin or A1c
Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin, Bilirubin, Alkaline Phosphatase)
Kidney function tests (BUN, Creatinine)
TSH (checks your thyroid)
25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day Correct diagnosis and treatment requires the opportunity to examine the patient so you must see an Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) doctor in-person.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It appears my uvular is swollen I woke up several times during the night with a very dry mouth...
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Please seek prompt medical attention as this can indicate potentially serious problems
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Please seek prompt medical attention as this can indicate potentially serious problems
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have been reading the comments left by people who have had this problem. I think it has to do with the extreme dryness I experienced during the night. The honey seemed to help along with the cold water. I suffer from dehydration and have slacked off on my water intake the last few days. However I will follow up with my doctor today. Mostly the comments have helped me calm down and it has improved somewhat. Thank you for your comments.
Brief Answer:
Best wishes
Detailed Answer:
for good health
Best wishes
Detailed Answer:
for good health
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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