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Difficulty In Swallowing, Lump, Swollen. Anything To Worry?
ok, every couple of days on the right side in the back of my tongue I feel like something is there when I try to swallow.
I actually stuck my finger there to find a lump and it is swollen. Then later on it goes down and I don't feel it. There are other times I have trouble swallowing to the point I almost choke.
Should I be concerned about this?
I actually stuck my finger there to find a lump and it is swollen. Then later on it goes down and I don't feel it. There are other times I have trouble swallowing to the point I almost choke.
Should I be concerned about this?
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
Hi,
This may be a blocked salivary gland. I suggest you see an ENT specialist for further examination and advice.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
This may be a blocked salivary gland. I suggest you see an ENT specialist for further examination and advice.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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Hello,
I understand your concern regarding swallowing.
From your symptoms the lump could be related to acid reflux or it could just be psychological, a condition called Globus hystericus. But it is important to rule out any other conditions in your throat/ food pipe/ tongue causing trouble swallowing. A thorough ENT Examination will help reach a diagnosis. You may also need an Upper GI endoscopy. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr Vaishali Mehta
I understand your concern regarding swallowing.
From your symptoms the lump could be related to acid reflux or it could just be psychological, a condition called Globus hystericus. But it is important to rule out any other conditions in your throat/ food pipe/ tongue causing trouble swallowing. A thorough ENT Examination will help reach a diagnosis. You may also need an Upper GI endoscopy. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr Vaishali Mehta
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