What Causes Food To Constantly Get Stuck In Throat Along With Pain?

Posted on Wed, 19 Aug 2015

Question: For the past few weeks, food is getting stuck at the back of my tongue as I'm swallowing. Its to the extent that I need to cough it back up. Just recently my throats been hurting as well. I also suffer from chronic post nasal drip. Could this all be linked?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Laryngopharyngeal reflux... Siderophenic dysphagia...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query.

The symptoms described by you could be either related to Laryngopharyngeal reflux (secondary to acid reflux disease) or siderophenic dysphagia.

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) does cause post nasal drip because of regurgitation of the acid contents from the stomach into the throat leading to inflammation of the mucosa and production of excess secretions to reduce the inflammation.

Similarly, in females if the hemoglobin in the body is less, there can be a sensation of lump or foreign body in the throat. A complete examination of the throat and the larynx aided with blood investigations will help in diagnosing the actual cause.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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