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What Causes Throat Tightness And Pressure In Eyes In An Elderly Woman?
Question: A few times in my adult life, I am a 70 yr old female, I get the feeling of something stuck in my throat. I can feel some pressure in my eyes with this. whenever I've had this, it has disappeared in a day or so but now I've felt this for 2 weeks. I never did find out what it was/is.
Brief Answer:
Need some help from you so I can help you better ma'am :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In order to accurately answer your question, I may need your help with a few questions that I have :)
+Do you also remember having a dry cough at the same time?
+Or abdominal bloating?
+Regurgitation of food or liquid into your mouth or throat?
+Bitter taste into your mouth from regurgitation of food or liquid into your mouth?
+Hoarseness of voice?
+A sore throat when you due to the sensation of something in your throat?
+Heartburn?
+Or flu-like symptoms?
+Were you ever diagnosed with any gastric conditions and/or were on any medications for it?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you better ma'am :)
Best wishes.
Need some help from you so I can help you better ma'am :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. In order to accurately answer your question, I may need your help with a few questions that I have :)
+Do you also remember having a dry cough at the same time?
+Or abdominal bloating?
+Regurgitation of food or liquid into your mouth or throat?
+Bitter taste into your mouth from regurgitation of food or liquid into your mouth?
+Hoarseness of voice?
+A sore throat when you due to the sensation of something in your throat?
+Heartburn?
+Or flu-like symptoms?
+Were you ever diagnosed with any gastric conditions and/or were on any medications for it?
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you better ma'am :)
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I do experience hearburn usually once a day. Sometimes after eating yogurt or drinking too much iced tea or hot coffee. A year ago my ENT put me on Nexium because she asked me if I experienced heartburn, however i don't like taking that med for a long time. One TUMS always takes care if my heartburn.
That is the only item from your list.
I don't have any problem swallowing. I do feel a slight pressure in my eyes; something someone might feel if they were being strangled.
That is the only item from your list.
I don't have any problem swallowing. I do feel a slight pressure in my eyes; something someone might feel if they were being strangled.
Brief Answer:
?? Suspecting GERD, I am sure you will feel better if the condition is mngd
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Thank you for your response, it helped a lot.
I do believe you have a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease which could be causing both the heartburn and the sensation of something stuck in your throat. The pressure in your eyes could also be due to a slight difficulty or discomfort in your throat that makes you feel like you are being strangulated and probably also has something to do with a slight difficulty in swallowing, which may be you haven't completely experienced yet.
You can speak to your doctor about this, or write to me if you want a list of do's and don'ts on how to manage the condition, and I would be more than happy to be of assistance.
Best wishes.
?? Suspecting GERD, I am sure you will feel better if the condition is mngd
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
Thank you for your response, it helped a lot.
I do believe you have a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease which could be causing both the heartburn and the sensation of something stuck in your throat. The pressure in your eyes could also be due to a slight difficulty or discomfort in your throat that makes you feel like you are being strangulated and probably also has something to do with a slight difficulty in swallowing, which may be you haven't completely experienced yet.
You can speak to your doctor about this, or write to me if you want a list of do's and don'ts on how to manage the condition, and I would be more than happy to be of assistance.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much Dr. Kahn. I will be seeing my doctor in a few week. In the meantime, would you please send me your list of do's and don'ts. Thank you again.
Brief Answer:
It would be my pleasure to provide you with that information ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
I am glad you are going to visit your doctor soon.
Here is an elaborate list of do's and don'ts:
+Avoid alcohol
+Avoid spicy food
+Avoid carbonated drinks
+Avoid overeating
+Avoid oily food
+Avoid smoking
+Avoid fried food
+Have 5-6 smaller meals instead of 2-3 larger meals in a day
+Avoid fatty food
+Drink plenty of fluids
+Avoid strenuous forms of exercise
+Make sure you have at least a 1-2 hour gap between your last meal of the day and bedtime
+Avoid caffeine
+Avoid tea
+Avoid processes foods (e.g. popcorn, chips)
+Avoid chewing gum
+Works towards losing weight if you are overweight or obese
+Avoid whole milk
+Avoid creamy foods
+Avoid chocolate
+Avoid all acidic foods and drinks (including citrus fruits)
+Take 1 tablet of ranitidine or omeprazole 15 minutes before each meal when you have an aggravated symptoms
+Take 1 tablet of 30 mg lansoprazole each day for the rest of your life
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
It would be my pleasure to provide you with that information ma'am
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
I am glad you are going to visit your doctor soon.
Here is an elaborate list of do's and don'ts:
+Avoid alcohol
+Avoid spicy food
+Avoid carbonated drinks
+Avoid overeating
+Avoid oily food
+Avoid smoking
+Avoid fried food
+Have 5-6 smaller meals instead of 2-3 larger meals in a day
+Avoid fatty food
+Drink plenty of fluids
+Avoid strenuous forms of exercise
+Make sure you have at least a 1-2 hour gap between your last meal of the day and bedtime
+Avoid caffeine
+Avoid tea
+Avoid processes foods (e.g. popcorn, chips)
+Avoid chewing gum
+Works towards losing weight if you are overweight or obese
+Avoid whole milk
+Avoid creamy foods
+Avoid chocolate
+Avoid all acidic foods and drinks (including citrus fruits)
+Take 1 tablet of ranitidine or omeprazole 15 minutes before each meal when you have an aggravated symptoms
+Take 1 tablet of 30 mg lansoprazole each day for the rest of your life
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much!
Brief Answer:
It was my pleasure entirely ma'am, take care :)
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
You are most welcome.
Best wishes.
It was my pleasure entirely ma'am, take care :)
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
You are most welcome.
Best wishes.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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