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What Causes Swollen Neck When Diagnosed With Barrett's Esophagus?
Question: Two weeks ago the left side of my neck was suddenly swollen. Today my throat is sore when I swallow; however, I do not feel ill. I was previously diagnosed with Barrett's Esophogous. Does the endoscopy check higher up in you throat (like Larnyx) or do you need ENT for that. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Larynx cannot be viewd by fibrogastroscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The endoscopy looks at the esophagus and the stomach.
It doesn't look at the laryngs because the laryngs is part of the respiratory ways.
Also, it goes through the pharynx but it doesn't really look at it.
The first part of the laryngs can be viewed by eyesight, by a spatula and a light. It is the part that is painful. So I would recommend that you have a look yourself in the mirror and see if there is any white spot, swelling, redness or any other sign.
Also, the outside of the neck can be swollen because of lymohnode swelling. A family doctor can understand what the swelling is from - lymphnodes, thyroid or other.
I hope this is helpful to have a more clear view of your body.
Let me know if you need more clarifications or if I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Larynx cannot be viewd by fibrogastroscopy
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using Healthcaremagic to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.
The endoscopy looks at the esophagus and the stomach.
It doesn't look at the laryngs because the laryngs is part of the respiratory ways.
Also, it goes through the pharynx but it doesn't really look at it.
The first part of the laryngs can be viewed by eyesight, by a spatula and a light. It is the part that is painful. So I would recommend that you have a look yourself in the mirror and see if there is any white spot, swelling, redness or any other sign.
Also, the outside of the neck can be swollen because of lymohnode swelling. A family doctor can understand what the swelling is from - lymphnodes, thyroid or other.
I hope this is helpful to have a more clear view of your body.
Let me know if you need more clarifications or if I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for your response. I guess I am wondering if you could give a possibility of causes for my symptoms. I understand it is just informative & not a positive diagnosis, but I can't call family doctor until Monday (not sure how soon I can get appointment) and was wondering if she will send me to ENT. I have a stronger concern because I know I have Barrett's Esophogus. Thank you/
Brief Answer:
Kindly let me know some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
I will be happy to give some possible diagnoses and help you treat it with the tools you can use at home.
Can you please provide some more information for me so I can advice more accurately?
So you told me that your throat is sore since yesterday.
- Do you have swelling too?
- Do you have any other symptoms like fever? runny nose? cough?
- Can you see in the back of the throat is your throat is red or if there is any white spot?
- Is your neck tender if you touch in the outside of it?
Looking forward to your follow up question.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Kindly let me know some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
I will be happy to give some possible diagnoses and help you treat it with the tools you can use at home.
Can you please provide some more information for me so I can advice more accurately?
So you told me that your throat is sore since yesterday.
- Do you have swelling too?
- Do you have any other symptoms like fever? runny nose? cough?
- Can you see in the back of the throat is your throat is red or if there is any white spot?
- Is your neck tender if you touch in the outside of it?
Looking forward to your follow up question.
Regards,
Dr.Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
The node on left side of my neck that suddenly swelled 2 weeks ago (lasted about 4 days) seems better now, if anything only slightly swollen. My sore throat that appeared yesterday morning is much less now. Soreness is in the very center of back of throat (I do not have tonsils). I do not have a fever, do not have a runny nose (I do usually use a tissue when I awake), no steady cough but intermittent, although I do clear my throat a couple times daily. My throat doesn't look red, nor are there any white or red spots, & my neck is not tender to touch on outside (it was 2 weeks ago on left side but not now). My tongue felt weird this morning & I seem to have a small ulcer on bottom left side. Looking for possible causes of above symptoms. Like I said, I am a bit worried because of having Barrett's Esophogus. Thank you for your help.
Brief Answer:
Some possible diagnoses
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the information you provided to me.
From what you are describing it seems like:
- Post nasal drip: in this case you would have runny nose, but during the night the secretions drip in the back of the throat, by causing irritation or the throat.
- It can also be GERD: the acid reflux irritates the back of the throat, causes the cough because a small part of it can go into the lungs.
- It can be the start of a viral upper respiratory tract infection, but you will have to see about that, depending on the symptoms that will develop.
In all cases, you should be able to tell which one is in your case.
I think the possibility is the less possible diagnoses, also because the XXXXXXX does not necessarily cause GERD. But if you have acidic fluids regurgitating in your mouth from time to time, that can be possible too.
I hope these makes sense and answers your question.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Also, if you think one of the above diagnoses is more possible, let me know and I will be happy to advise on how to treat that.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Some possible diagnoses
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the information you provided to me.
From what you are describing it seems like:
- Post nasal drip: in this case you would have runny nose, but during the night the secretions drip in the back of the throat, by causing irritation or the throat.
- It can also be GERD: the acid reflux irritates the back of the throat, causes the cough because a small part of it can go into the lungs.
- It can be the start of a viral upper respiratory tract infection, but you will have to see about that, depending on the symptoms that will develop.
In all cases, you should be able to tell which one is in your case.
I think the possibility is the less possible diagnoses, also because the XXXXXXX does not necessarily cause GERD. But if you have acidic fluids regurgitating in your mouth from time to time, that can be possible too.
I hope these makes sense and answers your question.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Also, if you think one of the above diagnoses is more possible, let me know and I will be happy to advise on how to treat that.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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