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Hello- I have a sensation in my throat (middle of the chest ) that feels like my esophagus is swollen or has a pill stuck in it.The problem also happened in one day, just appeared...not so bad in the morning, but later in the day it is somewhat noticeable. Has been present for 4 days now.
Hello and welcome to HCM, A swelling and a lump like feeling in the middle of chest could be due to herniation or outpouching of the esophageal mucosa. This outpouching can be of two types- Zenker's pouch or pharyngeal pouch. These two pouches are formed at different levels of the esophagus. These pouches cause lump like feeling and regurgitation of food products. You need to get a X0ray chest and barium studies to assess the site and type of lesion. Further management will depend on the result of the test.
Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Causes Swelling Of The Esophagus?
Hello and welcome to HCM, A swelling and a lump like feeling in the middle of chest could be due to herniation or outpouching of the esophageal mucosa. This outpouching can be of two types- Zenker s pouch or pharyngeal pouch. These two pouches are formed at different levels of the esophagus. These pouches cause lump like feeling and regurgitation of food products. You need to get a X0ray chest and barium studies to assess the site and type of lesion. Further management will depend on the result of the test. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal