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What Causes A Feeling Of Lump In The Throat?

Posted on Thu, 29 Dec 2016

Question: I constantly feel a lump in my throat and feel like i have to keep swallowing to get rid. But doesnt go. I dont have a sore throat. But have phlemg down throat

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (10 minutes later)

It might be due to acid reflux..
Take an antacid, avoid spicy foods and alcohol and tobacco
drink plenty of water
avoid a sedentary lifestyle..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (48 minutes later)

I dont eat spicy food, smoke or drink alcohol. How would i know if it is something more serious like a tumor or cancer?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lumpy sensatiin in throat

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for a follow up query
Any cancer in throat will produce variety of symptoms like inability to swallow, loss of appetite or loss of weight
According to my clinical experience, depending upon your complaints it seems to be an acid reflux.
I ask my patients suspected with having any mass in throat to go for a barium swallow study or Ct neck..
You can contact me again if you have any doubts..
It would be my pleasure to help you..
Regards
Dr. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (50 minutes later)

If it ws acid relux would i not have heartburn or indigestion?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi
you are very right that one can have heartburn and indigestion but everyone doesn't have similar symptoms and secondly in the beginning,reflux just produces foreign body sensation or lumpy feeling in throat
you are most welcome with any further questions
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (37 minutes later)

So how do i get rid of this sensation it is horrible and just want to feel normal again. I cant relax due to worry it os something really serious i have 2 young kids so i am really worried. If it is GERD is there any treatments i can do? I am waiting for my doctor to call i am in the UK so not sure of different terminology.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Don't worry, i know it is troublesome but it is not that serious
Take a tablet pantoprazole 40 mg once daily
antacid syrup
few lifestyle measures
1. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle..
2. Take small meals may be frequent
3. Drink plenty of water
4.avoid fried and spicy foods
5. Take a regular walk
wishing you a speedy recovery
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar