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What Causes The Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Throat?
Question: Dear Doctor
Yesterday on the eve of new year I went to restaurant to eat pizza and pasta. I think I didn't chew
it properly and started feeling something stuck in my food pipe around my chest area.
By morning 3 am today , I felt a strong pain in the entire food pipe . I felt that pain as I swallowed anything around chest area.
I feel some part of the pipe might be bruised or swollen and I'm unable to eat food painlessly .
Please help what to do
Yesterday on the eve of new year I went to restaurant to eat pizza and pasta. I think I didn't chew
it properly and started feeling something stuck in my food pipe around my chest area.
By morning 3 am today , I felt a strong pain in the entire food pipe . I felt that pain as I swallowed anything around chest area.
I feel some part of the pipe might be bruised or swollen and I'm unable to eat food painlessly .
Please help what to do
Brief Answer:
Antacid and proton pump inhibitor....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is difficult to predict what might be wrong. But it seems more likely to be food pipe inflammation secondary to hyperacidity. I would start you on antacid along with proton pump inhibitor:
- Syp sucralfate 5ml three times a day
- Tab Nexpro 20mg before food twice a day
If symptoms don't improve and the discomfort persists for more than a day or two, please get examined at a doctor's office/clinic.
In the meanwhile, avoid too hot and spicy food. Prefer soft, less spicy and semisolid food. Drink plenty of water.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Happy New Year!!!
Antacid and proton pump inhibitor....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is difficult to predict what might be wrong. But it seems more likely to be food pipe inflammation secondary to hyperacidity. I would start you on antacid along with proton pump inhibitor:
- Syp sucralfate 5ml three times a day
- Tab Nexpro 20mg before food twice a day
If symptoms don't improve and the discomfort persists for more than a day or two, please get examined at a doctor's office/clinic.
In the meanwhile, avoid too hot and spicy food. Prefer soft, less spicy and semisolid food. Drink plenty of water.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Happy New Year!!!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Doctor
I'm currently taking
gelusil and ranitidine
I'm feeling better than yesterday, but when I'm gulping even air ,. feeling pain around chest area.
It seems there is some issue in that region
which tests do you prefer me to get done ?
I'm currently taking
gelusil and ranitidine
I'm feeling better than yesterday, but when I'm gulping even air ,. feeling pain around chest area.
It seems there is some issue in that region
which tests do you prefer me to get done ?
Brief Answer:
Medication for few days...
Detailed Answer:
I would suggest the medications for few days. I expect you to get better. If it doesn't or if symptoms worsen, visit a doctor for physical examination.
Regards
Medication for few days...
Detailed Answer:
I would suggest the medications for few days. I expect you to get better. If it doesn't or if symptoms worsen, visit a doctor for physical examination.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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