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What Causes Feeling Of Something Stuck In Throat?

Hello doctor, I have been suffering from post nasal drip for a few years now. Last week I had a feeling as if something was stuck in my throat suddenly. This didnt clear for 4-5 days. I went to the ER and had xrays of my throat and chest done. Nothing was seen. They also scoped me through my nose to check if there was anything in the throat. They found nothing but slightly swollen lymphoid tissue. I told the doctor I had some burping as well. They said it could be early signs of acidity. i have the feeling that something is stuck in my throat still. I have been put on omeprazole for 3 weeks. Its 4 days since i started this medication and i still feel the same. Should i be worried. Many thanks - Dee
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hi,

Noted your history of something stuck in throat feeling, postnasal drip for a long time, X-ray of throat and chest normal, Scopy through nose showing enlarged lymphoid tissue, acidity hence given 3 week course of Omeprazole, no relief.
As per the history you have provided, the enlarged lymphoid tissues cause persistent feeling of something stuck in throat and needs treatment with proper anti-inflammatory and oral steroids if you do not have diabetes.
If there is acidity issues then additional antacid to be taken when on empty stomach, small frequent feeds of non-oily and non-spicy food helps.
If there is GERD then ask for prescription based motility regulator.
Have gargles with povidone iodine.
Plenty of oral fluids.
Have regular follow up with Doctors till you are cured.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT and General Surgeon
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What Causes Feeling Of Something Stuck In Throat?

Hi, Noted your history of something stuck in throat feeling, postnasal drip for a long time, X-ray of throat and chest normal, Scopy through nose showing enlarged lymphoid tissue, acidity hence given 3 week course of Omeprazole, no relief. As per the history you have provided, the enlarged lymphoid tissues cause persistent feeling of something stuck in throat and needs treatment with proper anti-inflammatory and oral steroids if you do not have diabetes. If there is acidity issues then additional antacid to be taken when on empty stomach, small frequent feeds of non-oily and non-spicy food helps. If there is GERD then ask for prescription based motility regulator. Have gargles with povidone iodine. Plenty of oral fluids. Have regular follow up with Doctors till you are cured. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT and General Surgeon