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What Causes Throat Discomfort And Difficult Swallowing?
Hi,
I am feeling an inconfort in my left side of the trought. I feel it when i move my tong or when I swallow. It also feels like a little burn. I can not see anything with a mirror so i had to put my finger deep in my throught to feel a unusual texture. What could it be?
Thank you
I am feeling an inconfort in my left side of the trought. I feel it when i move my tong or when I swallow. It also feels like a little burn. I can not see anything with a mirror so i had to put my finger deep in my throught to feel a unusual texture. What could it be?
Thank you
Fri, 19 Feb 2016
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of throat discomfort and difficult swallowing which seems to be due to post nasal drip, acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial infection. Need not to worry. Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray of digestive track, endoscopy of esophagus and ambulatory acidity test . Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor .Doctor may prescribe Glycopyrrolate. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she find problem to be related with upper respiratory tract infection. 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.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of throat discomfort and difficult swallowing which seems to be due to post nasal drip, acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial infection. Need not to worry. Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray of digestive track, endoscopy of esophagus and ambulatory acidity test . Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor .Doctor may prescribe Glycopyrrolate. Doctor may also refer you to ENT specialist if he/she find problem to be related with upper respiratory tract infection. 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.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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