Question 1

i want to know why do i feel like something is stuck in my throat?

Accepted Answer

LPR : Laryngopharygeal reflux is when a small amount of acid comes up into the throat and irritates it. It is a common cause of dry tickle cough, chronic sore throat, lump in the the throat , post nasal drip, phlegm in the throat, and throat clearing. It is also a contributing factor to ear eustachian  tube and sinus problems. It responds well to proton pump inhibitor Rx. Discuss with your ENT.

Question 2

i threw up macaroni and now i feel like something is in my throat i'm scared to go to sleep in case i choke. i drank a lot of warm water and tried coughing it up. is it safe to go to sleep?

Accepted Answer

Try having: some bread along with some milk!

This should calm your esophagus/pharnyx down and  NOT TO WORRY!

It is safe to sleep!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 3

i feel like something is in my throat it hurts and i cough till i throw up 3 or more times and then it feels like it is moving up my throat i cough an?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: You could have lodged something in your throat   You do need to see a doctor for this one !

Question 4

why do it feel like something is in my throat like it choaking me?

Accepted Answer

Drainage?: Do you have allergies?  That continuous drainage in the back of your throat could be the problem.  When does it happen the most?  These are some questions that you need to answer to a physician so they could evaluate this for you.

Question 5

hello i had a tonsilectomy on march 30th. is it normal for me to still feel like something is in my throat and i cant lay flat on my back with out feeling like a flap closes on me. if i lay on my side and lay elevated im fine?

Accepted Answer

: There is no flap but it could be due to some swelling in the area which should go away. If not better in afew days check with the surgeon. Hope you feel better

Question 6

i have slight burning in my throat and chest and feel like something is in my throat. i spit a small amount of blood. can grieving be related?

Accepted Answer

Throat sore: Sounds more like an infection-viral or bacterial.  Other than severe grieving, making you depressed where you do not eat and care for yourself physically, making you immune system low, would NOT cause an infection in your throat.  Best wishes.

Question 7

what to do if i am feeling like something is in my throat?

Accepted Answer

See MD: You should have an examination by your physician and if necessary an ENT phtsician.

Question 8

have had this horrible feeling like something is in my throat since october.  lost ton of weight and i have absolutely no appetite.  feel it constanly?

Accepted Answer

See doc.: Someone needs to look down your throat or perform a study to evaluate this. Although you are young, the weight loss and anorexia are concerning signs.

Question 9

i have had a tickle in my throat for about a week i have a dry cough with no mucus and it feels like something is in my throat down low near my collar?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: Likely the "cold" and scratchy throat resulted in a little irritation to the upper airway - the trachea. That, combined, with some lymph. Ode swelling secondary to the "cold," (check the area under your jaw line) can result in the feeling of a "lump" in the throat. If it doesn't clear soon, consult an ENT specialist.

Question 10

i eat and drink without any problem but i get like something is in my throat not always though and i feel like tightness around my head help me 20yo:(?

Accepted Answer

Globus: "something in throat" might be globus which is due to being stressed, also it might be associated with tightness around your head.
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Why do I feel like something is in my throat

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I want to know why do i feel like something is stuck in my throat?

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I threw up macaroni and now i feel like something is in my throat i'm scared to go to sleep in case i choke. i drank a lot of warm water and tried coughing it up. is it safe to go to sleep?

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I feel like something is in my throat it hurts and i cough till i throw up 3 or more times and then it feels like it is moving up my throat i cough an?

A member asked:

Why do it feel like something is in my throat like it choaking me?

A member asked:

Hello i had a tonsilectomy on march 30th. is it normal for me to still feel like something is in my throat and i cant lay flat on my back with out feeling like a flap closes on me. if i lay on my side and lay elevated im fine?

A member asked:

I have slight burning in my throat and chest and feel like something is in my throat. i spit a small amount of blood. can grieving be related?

A member asked:

What to do if i am feeling like something is in my throat?

A member asked:

Have had this horrible feeling like something is in my throat since october. lost ton of weight and i have absolutely no appetite. feel it constanly?

A member asked:

I have had a tickle in my throat for about a week i have a dry cough with no mucus and it feels like something is in my throat down low near my collar?

A member asked:

I eat and drink without any problem but i get like something is in my throat not always though and i feel like tightness around my head help me 20yo:(?

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