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Blockage In Upper Throat While Swallowing. What Is The Reason?
Hello, My father has this problem for almost ayear. His problem is, has a feeling of blockage on his upper throat when swallowing . His problem is not all the time, but when hes attack, his throat becomes so dry and a feeling of blockage on his upper throat that makes him uncomfortable. Hed been into different test X ray MRI Ct scan but no findings made. I appreciate your help doctor . Thanks.
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Sun, 14 Oct 2012
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Hello,
If the investigations are normal and you have got done an endoscopy to see for the throat.
Then you must look whether your father has reflux or acidity or heart burn.
then take precautions---
Keep head end of bed elevated.
Avoid alcohol, Smoking
Do brisk walking daily
Go for walk after dinner
Avoid spicy food
Avoid late night coffee
Recurrent reflux may cause blockage and heaviness in the throat.
If the investigations are normal and you have got done an endoscopy to see for the throat.
Then you must look whether your father has reflux or acidity or heart burn.
then take precautions---
Keep head end of bed elevated.
Avoid alcohol, Smoking
Do brisk walking daily
Go for walk after dinner
Avoid spicy food
Avoid late night coffee
Recurrent reflux may cause blockage and heaviness in the throat.
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