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What Causes Pain In The Neck While Swallowing?

Hi, when I yawned I felt something pop on left side of neck and it was excruciatingly painful to swallow. This has happened several times and a physiotherapist was able to pop it back by doing an adjustment. Another time, I was able to pop it back myself by pushing upwards at the side of neck. I have not found anything on line to explain this strange issue. My physio tells me that it is the ciroid cartilage that has popped out and that if it continues to happen, I can have it removed.
Wed, 14 Nov 2018
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Hi,

This type of swallowing difficulty may indicate a specific condition called hiatal hernia should be considered and this means that the stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle.

It may cause breathing difficulties,nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking.

You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food.

Also, certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia.

To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast x-rays of stomach.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Pain In The Neck While Swallowing?

Hi, This type of swallowing difficulty may indicate a specific condition called hiatal hernia should be considered and this means that the stomach is protruding through diaphragm muscle. It may cause breathing difficulties,nausea, swallowing difficulties and irritation of stomach. It will also be aggravated by certain food or medications, stress and smoking. You need to avoid fried food, carbonated drinks, coffee, alcohol and spicy food. You should eat more milk products, vegetables and boiled food. Also, certain antiacid medications may be required and as last option, it is possible to perform surgical repair of hernia especially if there are progressive respiratory discomfort and dyspepsia. To diagnose it you should do gastroscopy and if this is negative as in your case then you should do contrast x-rays of stomach. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon