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What Causes Clicking Noise In Throat While Swallowing Saliva?
Question: Feeling a slight click above XXXXXXX apple to the right sometimes when i swallow saliva. Is this a strained neck muscle it has been happening for a few days
see ent doctor to rule out trachea polyps
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Does not hurt or do it when i swallow food or drink just when i swallow saliva. I started a few days ago. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Possible GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hi and Welcome to HCM.
This may be caused by several condition but most common cause is GERD where acid reflux to esophagus and throat cause spasms in trachea and esophagus. Also, certain polyps in trachea or swollen lymph nodes in neck. However this is not likely to be related to injury.
You should at this point avoid coffee, alcohol, food that causes bloating and fried food .
All these foods tend to irritate esophagus. if this persist or become painful then you should consider visiting a Gastroenterologist for Gastroscopy and endoscopy .
Wish you good health.
Regards
Possible GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hi and Welcome to HCM.
This may be caused by several condition but most common cause is GERD where acid reflux to esophagus and throat cause spasms in trachea and esophagus. Also, certain polyps in trachea or swollen lymph nodes in neck. However this is not likely to be related to injury.
You should at this point avoid coffee, alcohol, food that causes bloating and fried food .
All these foods tend to irritate esophagus. if this persist or become painful then you should consider visiting a Gastroenterologist for Gastroscopy and endoscopy .
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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