Suggest Treatment For Persistent Problem In Swallowing

Posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014

Question: Hi
I m facing problem in my throat.
Especially while swallowing something or drinking.

it has been more than a month...
Plz suggest.

Regards
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Answered by Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Please provide me more information on your symptoms.
1.Please elaborate on the throat problem, is it throat pain, feeling if something stuck in the throat, burning sensation in the throat, lump in the throat?
2.please upload the report of any investigations, if done?
3.Any associated symptoms like fever, cold change of voice?

Please answers these questions, so that I can help you better.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (16 minutes later)

hi
there is no pain.. yes it feels like something stuck in throat or a lump.
no associated symtoms are there.
I do have a burning sensation for which I have been taking antacids like digene syrup.

no investigation done till now for this.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
consult with the Gastroenterologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your follow up query.
As you said you are having acid reflux, that itself produces the lump feeling in the throat.
Continue your gastric medication. There is no other over the counter medicines for these symptoms.

This needs clinical examination and endoscopic examination to detect any other problems.
So I would advise you to consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation.

Hope my answers have helped you.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (14 minutes later)

hi... can this b cancerous?

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cancerous unlikely, get endoscopy done.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query.
Cancerous growth in throat , very unlikely as per your symptoms.
But can't say until examined.
So i would advise you to consult with the gastroenterologist , and get a upper gi endoscopy done. Any lump, swelling , ulcer can be detected.
Depending on the report, treatment can be given.
hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj