A 38-year-old member asked:
It always feels like something is stuck in my throat. should i be worried?
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Dr. Cecilia Alailimaanswered
General Practice 35 years experience
ENT evaluation to: Rule out foreign body, infection, tumor, structural or functional abnormality is most important. Even if the exam is normal, a follow-up with ENT in 2-4 months is warranted if the symptoms persist, sooner if they worsen. "worrying" is not productive and in fact may contribute to the sense of something stuck in the throat. Reasonable concern, a good action plan w/ follow thru and stay relaxed.
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Dr. Michele Richardsanswered
26 years experience
Maybe: Any persistent irritation or sensation that is different should be evaluated by an otolaryngologist. The majority of the time a 'globus sensation' is due to reflex or post-nasal drainage. Cancers can cause similar symptoms though and the only way to be sure is to look at your throat.
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Spokane, WA
A 30-year-old female asked:
After I eat it always feels like something is stuck in my throat. Why?
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Dr. Christopher Dowdanswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: That could be a variety of things ranging from minor to concerning. Although things like heartburn or chronic post nasal drip could play a role, a conversation and exam with a doctor is probably important because of the potentially more serious concerns. Sometimes an imaging or endoscopy is needed. In the meantime chew your food well and take small bites!
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How come i always feel like I have something stuck in my throat when i eat?
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Dr. Betty Tsaianswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 18 years experience
Reflux causes globus: Globus is a sensation that something is "stuck" in your throat when there is nothing there. Most commonly it is caused by chronic irritation of the throat by acid reflux that cause the lining in your throat to swell a little giving you the sensation that something is stuck there. When you eat, your stomach secretes acid, which then refluxes into your throat causing the globus sensation.
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Ireland
A 19-year-old female asked:
I feel like there's something stuck in my throat, it feels like it's sitting their, what could it be?
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Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Probably: Postnatal drip. Try eating white breath so see of it does not clear it away . If not you might need roger it checked our. You could also gargle with warm salt water
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ZA
A 36-year-old male asked:
Occasionally feel like something is stuck in my throat, what could cause that?
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Globus: This symptom is commonly due to tension and stress. It is termed "globus hystericus). Of course before this diagnosis is made you should have a careful throat and neck examination by your physician or an Otolaryngologist.
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Nampa, Idaho
A 23-year-old female asked:
I want to know why do I feel like something is stuck in my throat?
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Dr. William Culvineranswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 32 years experience
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.
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