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What Causes The Feeling Of Stuck Food In Throat Along With Neck Swelling?

Hi, four days ago i woke up feeling like i had something stuck in my throat. then the next day i felt my neck swelling as if someone was choking me. I went to urgent care that night and told me i had mild throat infection. I was given azithromycin 250mg to take. Last sexual scare contact I had was 40 days ago. Reading online I am scared I have an STD. I do not have a cough, fever, or feel like i am getting sick. I just began to have mild chest and back pain.
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have feeling of stuck food in throat along with neck swelling which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. it could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid eating and drinking acidic , spicy and hot food and beverages . Do warm saline gargles. You should take small meals and avoid large meals. If condition doesn't get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes and eat 1-2 banana. Doctor may also examine with laryngoscope or endoscopy and may remove foreign particle with the help of surgery . Also consult chest specialist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes The Feeling Of Stuck Food In Throat Along With Neck Swelling?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have feeling of stuck food in throat along with neck swelling which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. it could be due to gastroesophageal reflux disease. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid eating and drinking acidic , spicy and hot food and beverages . Do warm saline gargles. You should take small meals and avoid large meals. If condition doesn t get better in 2-3 days then consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis and go for swab test. Go for sputum test as well if required and start treatment as per proper diagnosis. Sip warm water after every few minutes and eat 1-2 banana. Doctor may also examine with laryngoscope or endoscopy and may remove foreign particle with the help of surgery . Also consult chest specialist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari