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What Causes A Click Sound While Swallowing Saliva In The Throat?

Posted on Tue, 3 May 2016

Question: I am having a slight click when swallowing saliva above XXXXXXX apple below tongue. What could be causing this? Is it possible is strained a ligament or muscle. It does not hurt not does it happen every time. Started about 5 days ago. I am a healthy 39 yr old male non smoker. Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
see explanation

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I am Dr Saad Sultan and will be answering your query . I have read and understood your health concerns.

Any history of trauma to neck?
Have you suffered from it before?
Any history of swallowing difficulty?

No, I don't think it is due to any ligament or muscle problem.
In my opinion, if there is no swallowing difficulty associated with it and no pain , then you should not be worried about it much. You can schedule an elective appointment with ENT surgeon for proper clinical evaluation and correlation.
If there is pain and swallowing difficulty associated then see your doctor in ER .

Hope it helps.
Feel free to ask any time.
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Saad Sultan (15 minutes later)

Thanks. no trauma although i did just start doing neck excercises to help with an unrelated back injury .

Answered by Dr. Saad Sultan (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
no need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Welcome at HCM
I appreciate your follow up.
No need to worry about . it may be due to neck exercises. Stay calm.
Write to me on HCM any time again.

Have a nice time.
Regards
Dr Saad Sultan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee