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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing And Feeling Of Something Stuck In Throat?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015
Question: I have had the feeling like something is causing me difficulty swallowing. I aw my doctor and she said my thyroid is low I have taken synthroid for two months. My thyroid levels are now normal. However I still am feeling like something is stuck in my throat. Iwhen i asked my PCP she said my thyroid could cause the feeling like something is stuck in there. I know nothing is stuck but worry there is something still wrong with my esophagus. I do sometimes feel like something is even stuck at the back of my throat where my nasal area is. I know it sounds weird but it's driving me crazy. I feel like I need to swollen constantly. Should I get another opinion or is this just my thyroid?
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Get Upper gastrointestinal Endoscopy done

Detailed Answer:
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Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.

Enlargement of thyroid gland can cause swallowing difficulty or throat discomfort but in that case a visible swelling will be noticed in front of your neck . Do you have any kind of swelling in front of your neck ?

Also other cause of swallowing difficulty has to be looked in for like swelling of tonsils or nodules in throat or voice box or some ulcers or mass in oesophagus . In that regard I advice you to get an Upper gastrointestinal Endoscopy done and revert back .

Hope this information is useful to you.
Any clarification feel free to ask.
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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing And Feeling Of Something Stuck In Throat?

Brief Answer: Get Upper gastrointestinal Endoscopy done Detailed Answer: HI Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P Thanks for posting your query. Enlargement of thyroid gland can cause swallowing difficulty or throat discomfort but in that case a visible swelling will be noticed in front of your neck . Do you have any kind of swelling in front of your neck ? Also other cause of swallowing difficulty has to be looked in for like swelling of tonsils or nodules in throat or voice box or some ulcers or mass in oesophagus . In that regard I advice you to get an Upper gastrointestinal Endoscopy done and revert back . Hope this information is useful to you. Any clarification feel free to ask.