What Causes Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Throat?

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2016

Question: two weeks I feel something stuck in my throat. before one week I saw in mirror in right side in toncil some white not pure white. I take this out with ear buds. these things are soft. I have osmf. but I have not take tobacco. and alcohol. 1 year. I have no ulcer, no pain to eat of chewing, but I test which day I gargle I feel good . basically this stuck problem in after 10 am to lunch . after lunch it relaxed . when I am eating I have no problem. to face. after evening this problem go away till morning.what can I do further advance. please tell me.

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (32 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tonsilloliths.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Tonsilloliths are concretions of food particles and pus lodged in the natural crypts of the palatine tonsils. The off-white discharge is sometimes referred to as 'cheesy' or even 'toothpaste' like in consistency. The largest crypt is known as the crypta magna and is located near the upper pole of the palatine tonsil.

2. When we swallow, our palatine tonsils rub against the food bolus and pick up food particles. This food debris decays there while it is analysed for antigens, foreign bodies and organisms by the lymphoid tissue which forms the bulk of the tonsils. Below the age of five years, this is especially important in the development of immunity.

3. If you can upload a clear close-up image of the tonsils, it will help.

4. For recurrent large tonsilloliths the only definitive treatment is tonsillectomy. A partial tonsil resection with coblation may be tried with caution.

5. The OSMF will not progress to cancer if you have stopped tobacco and alcohol consumption. If your mouth opening is normal, no treatment is necessary.

I hope I have answered your query. Please reply back with the answers and I will be able to help you further.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (32 hours later)

Thanks for your advice. theses two days I can't feel that type of stuck in my throat I send u image . and please check and said what I do advance check up. what are the test to do please advise

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. The attached images show OSMF and stains on the teeth. The rest is normal.

2. You need to follow up regularly with a local doctor. A Video endoscopy is advised every six months.

I hope I have answered your query. Please reply back with the answers and I will be able to help you further.

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (46 minutes later)

sir thanks again can you suggest me specialist in XXXXXXX or XXXXXXX city in odisha state

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details as discussed below:

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. You may contact Dr. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Lath or Dr. Ipsit Panda for further guidance.

I hope I have answered your query. Please reply back with the answers and I will be able to help you further.

Regards.

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