
What Causes Feeling Of Lump In The Throat And Hoarseness In A Child?

Question: Hi my daughter is 8 years old is having trouble eating says that she feels a lump in her throat and it hurts. Her voice has changed has lost over 10 pounds and the doctors can't finf nothing wrong other then acid reflux witch was found . She is being treated with Zantac and is still having trouble.
Brief Answer:
A neurological evaluation is suggested
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Most often such problems are due to gastroesophageal reflux but could also involve strictures or myoneural disorders. I would insist you to take her for a neurological evaluation.
I would insist you to go through:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/symptoms-of-digestive-disorders/lump-in-throat
http://patient.info/in/health/globus-sensation-leaflet
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
A neurological evaluation is suggested
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Most often such problems are due to gastroesophageal reflux but could also involve strictures or myoneural disorders. I would insist you to take her for a neurological evaluation.
I would insist you to go through:
http://www.merckmanuals.com/home/digestive-disorders/symptoms-of-digestive-disorders/lump-in-throat
http://patient.info/in/health/globus-sensation-leaflet
Let me know if I could help further.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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