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What Causes Tightness And Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Back Of Throat?

I feel something stuck in the back of my throat or my upper esophagus. My throat also feels tight. It s almost been three weeks. The doctor, based on my symptoms, said I may have acid reflex. They gave me medication but it isn t helping at all. Can I ask what is causing my problem.
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Hi,

A persistent sense that something is lodged in the throat and feeling of tightness is known as globus pharyngeus or the globus sensation. The most common causes of globus pharyngeus are anxiety or stress and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a form of acid reflux that causes stomach's contents to travel back up the food pipe or oesophaus and sometimes into the throat. This can result in muscle spasms that trigger feelings of an object caught in the throat. Syp. Gaviscon, Domperidon, Lansoprazole and Lactulose in case of constipation may be taken as treatment option. Other causes of globus pharyngeus are panic attack, allergies, infections like tonsilitis and strep throat, goiter, muscle tension dysphonia etc. Treatment depends on causes. Some investigations like barium swallow study, endoscopy of upper GIT, throat swab for C/S, skin prick test, RAST test, thyroid glands ultrasound etc to find out the underlying causes for such type of clinical symptoms and then treat them accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,
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What Causes Tightness And Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Back Of Throat?

Hi, A persistent sense that something is lodged in the throat and feeling of tightness is known as globus pharyngeus or the globus sensation. The most common causes of globus pharyngeus are anxiety or stress and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a form of acid reflux that causes stomach s contents to travel back up the food pipe or oesophaus and sometimes into the throat. This can result in muscle spasms that trigger feelings of an object caught in the throat. Syp. Gaviscon, Domperidon, Lansoprazole and Lactulose in case of constipation may be taken as treatment option. Other causes of globus pharyngeus are panic attack, allergies, infections like tonsilitis and strep throat, goiter, muscle tension dysphonia etc. Treatment depends on causes. Some investigations like barium swallow study, endoscopy of upper GIT, throat swab for C/S, skin prick test, RAST test, thyroid glands ultrasound etc to find out the underlying causes for such type of clinical symptoms and then treat them accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician,