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What Causes Lump Inside Throat And Excess Salivation?

I have what feels like a lump in my throat and I keep trying to cough out the non-existent article . I am awoken in my sleep by this and I am producing a lot of saliva. I don t have a sore throat or a hoarse voice. I am wondering if this is connected to some spray painting I did without a mask which I foolishly did much more of than I intended. I had the same symptoms a few months ago, my GP looked down my throat and told me there was nothing there but it was very perfunctory. I am booked in again on Tuesday and feel I should get a more thorough assessment.
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query .The symptoms you mention are clearly indicating condition called 'GERD' that is gastrointestinal reflux disease . This condition occur . This is regurgitated gastric contents back to esophagus which are acidic in nature . Due acidity oral cavity produces excess saliva to neutralize acidity.


This acidic gastric content cause rashes in throat which feel like lump . This condition occur due to defect in upper sphincter of esophagus.

I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination by ordering ambulatory acid prob test , endoscopy or X-ray of upper respiratory track to find out the exact cause and to rule out condition like allergy , bruxism or upper respiratory infection.

Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers , proton pump inhibitors or laxatives . For now avoid late night eating specially heavy or spicy food .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lump Inside Throat And Excess Salivation?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query .The symptoms you mention are clearly indicating condition called GERD that is gastrointestinal reflux disease . This condition occur . This is regurgitated gastric contents back to esophagus which are acidic in nature . Due acidity oral cavity produces excess saliva to neutralize acidity. This acidic gastric content cause rashes in throat which feel like lump . This condition occur due to defect in upper sphincter of esophagus. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination by ordering ambulatory acid prob test , endoscopy or X-ray of upper respiratory track to find out the exact cause and to rule out condition like allergy , bruxism or upper respiratory infection. Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers , proton pump inhibitors or laxatives . For now avoid late night eating specially heavy or spicy food . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari