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Hi please tell me, will ranitidine help with my swallowing problems, i feel like i have something stuck in my throat my gp says its a lump sensatioi'?

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Globus versus...: A ball or lump sensation in your throat past which you can easily swallow is called "globus"--a functional problem that ranitidine likely won't help. Nor would it likely address esophageal spasm or dysmotility problems. A peptic stricture in your esophagus that constricts the swallowing tube may require dilation, afterwhich acid blocker rx is appropriate. Esophagitis is fixable with ranitidine.

Answered 6/26/2020

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Speech pathologist: Despite the name, a speech pathologist can evaluate swallowing problems and may be better for your issue than a regular doctor.

Answered 12/19/2019

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