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What Should I Do About The Feeling Of Something Stuck In The Throat While Trying To Swallow Saliva?
Question: i have been getting feeling of something struck ib my throat from last night but only when swallowing saliva not food or water do i have to take it seriously or could it be a scratched throat ? i have no pain no sore throat everything's fine but just feeling of sonething when swallowing saliva
Brief Answer:
Most probably scratched throat
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is most probably scratched throat only and will heal in a few days.
It may also be beginning of pharyngitis/common cold.
You can wait and watch. If there is difficulty in breathing then see an ENT specialist rightaway.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Most probably scratched throat
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is most probably scratched throat only and will heal in a few days.
It may also be beginning of pharyngitis/common cold.
You can wait and watch. If there is difficulty in breathing then see an ENT specialist rightaway.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i went to a ENT specialist and he said it was seen that one of my layers in the throat was peeled off he said i might have scratched it with my nails or he said it looked burnt so he gave me some antibiotics and a mouth freshner and said to report after 10 days if the problem persists , whenever i am exceedingly swallowing saliva that part gets intimidated and starts feeling like something struck ,therefore i have just stopped swallowing saliva intentionally , i think i might have acid reflux as i have felt many a times something travelling up my throat and doing sounds of a bird chirping
Brief Answer:
Its developed suddenly
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
From your earlier description, this lesion has seemingly appeared last night. So probably its a scratch only.
Acid reflux is usually responsible for a long lasting throat problem. Though it maybe damaging the pharynx and larynx mucosa in the background from a longer time. You need to take precautions for acid reflux. The precautions include: Taking thicker foods, not to lie down for atleast 2 hours after food, take smaller meals, avoid spicy foods, milk is good to have, gelusil is good to take with food, no smoking/alcohol, limit tea/coffee/caffeinated drinks, avoid unnecessary medicines that may cause GERD. If theres a need then antacid medicines may need to be started.
Dr Vaishalee
Its developed suddenly
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
From your earlier description, this lesion has seemingly appeared last night. So probably its a scratch only.
Acid reflux is usually responsible for a long lasting throat problem. Though it maybe damaging the pharynx and larynx mucosa in the background from a longer time. You need to take precautions for acid reflux. The precautions include: Taking thicker foods, not to lie down for atleast 2 hours after food, take smaller meals, avoid spicy foods, milk is good to have, gelusil is good to take with food, no smoking/alcohol, limit tea/coffee/caffeinated drinks, avoid unnecessary medicines that may cause GERD. If theres a need then antacid medicines may need to be started.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how long usually does a scratched throat lasts because i have none more symptoms so i am thinking that it must be a scratched throat and as far as acid travelling up is concerned i have noticed when i eat excessive amount of junk then at night sometimes i get that feel so i am stopping eating junk from now
Brief Answer:
Scratched throat may last 3-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
A scratched throat will hurt 3-5 days and then heal.
Yes junk food can be spicy, fatty, unhygienic and can cause the reflux. So it s to be avoided. Make sure that the food you eat is healthy and hygienic.
Dr Vaishalee
Scratched throat may last 3-5 days
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
A scratched throat will hurt 3-5 days and then heal.
Yes junk food can be spicy, fatty, unhygienic and can cause the reflux. So it s to be avoided. Make sure that the food you eat is healthy and hygienic.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the feeling is still persistent and as i was looking myself today i found those lessions which you will see on the right side of my throat , those are like white sores is it some kind of an infection or something?
Brief Answer:
White dots suggest granulations
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
The white dots suggest pus and granulations. This may happen as result of healing process of the injury. These may also be caused by the infection or acid reflux.
Whenever the insult (infection/reflux) happens, the lymphoid follicles get enlarged. If the insult continues, the dead cells get accumulated and expelled. The accumulation of dead cells appears as white dots. This is process of healing and will clear up once the causative factor is taken care of.
You can drink warm fluids. And avoid factors that may worsen the healing like spicy or hard foods, hot or cold foods, etc.
Dr Vaishalee
White dots suggest granulations
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
The white dots suggest pus and granulations. This may happen as result of healing process of the injury. These may also be caused by the infection or acid reflux.
Whenever the insult (infection/reflux) happens, the lymphoid follicles get enlarged. If the insult continues, the dead cells get accumulated and expelled. The accumulation of dead cells appears as white dots. This is process of healing and will clear up once the causative factor is taken care of.
You can drink warm fluids. And avoid factors that may worsen the healing like spicy or hard foods, hot or cold foods, etc.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
i had something totally white sticky thing in my throat this morning but after i drank water it was cleared , as you would see in my latest attachment on the right side there is a patch it was very sticky and went in only with water , what could it possibly be also my pain is still not totally gone but a tad better
Brief Answer:
Needs a biopsy and a swab
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
This white patch is a common occurrence.
The first diagnosis that came to my mind was diphtheria. But if you have had vaccination of DPT, then diphtheria is less likely. Diphtheria is treated with antibiotics like Erythromycin. It can be other causes like candida, or just local trauma.
But we need to confirm the diagnosis. If its not getting better:
To confirm the diagnosis two tests will be required. first is either (sputum culture and sensitivity) or (throat swab culture and sensitivity). If first test is negative, then go for second test. Second test is its biopsy by a pathologist.
Dr Vaishalee
Needs a biopsy and a swab
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
This white patch is a common occurrence.
The first diagnosis that came to my mind was diphtheria. But if you have had vaccination of DPT, then diphtheria is less likely. Diphtheria is treated with antibiotics like Erythromycin. It can be other causes like candida, or just local trauma.
But we need to confirm the diagnosis. If its not getting better:
To confirm the diagnosis two tests will be required. first is either (sputum culture and sensitivity) or (throat swab culture and sensitivity). If first test is negative, then go for second test. Second test is its biopsy by a pathologist.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
it is not a white patch it was white sticky liquid which went in with water could be mucus
Brief Answer:
Yes it could be mucous
Detailed Answer:
hi
Yes it could just be mucous. Mucous helps clear the germs in throat. If its recurring then further tests can be done. Otherwise it can be ignored.
You can do gargles with salt in warm water to clear out the throat.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes it could be mucous
Detailed Answer:
hi
Yes it could just be mucous. Mucous helps clear the germs in throat. If its recurring then further tests can be done. Otherwise it can be ignored.
You can do gargles with salt in warm water to clear out the throat.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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