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What Could Be The Reason For Having Swelling At The Back Of My Throat?
Not quite sure. I feel like I keep having to clear my throat. It isn t particularly painful, just annoying. It seems that something is swollen at the back of my throat. It s lasted 6 months. No history of cancer although my Grandfather died of lung cancer in 1989. I also still have my Tonsils.
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
Hi Dear ,
As per your query you have swelling at the back of your throat ,which is painful . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sore throat or strep throat , viral pharyngitis , acid reflux , post nasal drip or tonsillitis . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test , examination with laryngoscope under local anesthesia and complete blood profile . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial , anti viral , anti inflammatory or anti allergic . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if he/she find problem to be related to acid refluc . For now avoid eating spicy and heavy meals , do warm saline gargles and avoid acidic foods and beverages .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have swelling at the back of your throat ,which is painful . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like sore throat or strep throat , viral pharyngitis , acid reflux , post nasal drip or tonsillitis . I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test , examination with laryngoscope under local anesthesia and complete blood profile . Doctor may prescribe antibacterial , anti viral , anti inflammatory or anti allergic . Doctor may also refer you to gastroenterologist if he/she find problem to be related to acid refluc . For now avoid eating spicy and heavy meals , do warm saline gargles and avoid acidic foods and beverages .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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