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What Causes Tightness In Throat Along With Difficulty In Swallowing Food?
I have a tightness in my throat often when eating and then the food cannot be swallowed this often causes me to throw up otherwise the tightness causes great discomfort for me--what would cause this--I try to eat slow and carefully with tiny portions of food--I was told from tests done that there is a twist in my throat-would this obstruct food going down--why is it fine sometimes an not other times
Wed, 30 Dec 2015
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tightness in throat along with difficulty in swallowing food which seems to be due to post nasal drip, acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial 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 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.
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 tightness in throat along with difficulty in swallowing food which seems to be due to post nasal drip, acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial 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 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.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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