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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing And Tightness In The Throat?

Hi I have just developed symptoms of having trouble swallowing. Even when I swallow saliva I can feel the tightness in my throat. It feels like the area behind my trachea. I have not been felling very well the past couple of days, so maybe it is related to that. What do you think?
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
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Hi Dear ,

Difficulty in swallowing and tightness in the throat seems to be due to post nasal drip, acid reflux and respiratory infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Avoid eating spicy and heavy food specially at night.
- Take light walk after every meal.
- Take antacid after every meal and eat at least one hour before going to sleep.
-For now do warm saline gargles and maintain oral hygiene.

Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray of digestive track , endoscopy of esophagus and may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she find problem to be related with upper respiratory tract infection.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing And Tightness In The Throat?

Hi Dear , Difficulty in swallowing and tightness in the throat seems to be due to post nasal drip, acid reflux and respiratory infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Avoid eating spicy and heavy food specially at night. - Take light walk after every meal. - Take antacid after every meal and eat at least one hour before going to sleep. -For now do warm saline gargles and maintain oral hygiene. Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray of digestive track , endoscopy of esophagus and may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she find problem to be related with upper respiratory tract infection. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari