What Causes Choking Sensation With Fullness In Neck And Ears?

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015

Question: Hello. I often feel the sensation of being choked and a fullness in my neck and ears. It comes and goes and I can't connect it to diet or stress. Sometimes the upper part of my chest also feels heavy like I am getting a chest cold but I don't. I have had my thyroid ablated. Today someone even commented that my voice sounds strange, like a person who has something pushing on their neck a bit. Should I be concerned? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Better to get done chest x ray, PFT and ENT consultation.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
We should first rule out organic causes for your symptoms.
So better to consult ENT doctor and get done throat examination.
Get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out lung related causes.
If all these are normal than possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions, try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
But first rule out organic causes.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar