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What Causes Sore Throat, Feeling Of Lump In The Throat And Abdominal Pain?

Posted on Fri, 21 Apr 2017

Question: Worried about throat cancer.

Profile: 32 y.o. Caucasian male. Healthy weight

Symptoms: Slightly sore throat for about 2 weeks. Slight feeling of something being stuck in the throat at times. Recent abdominal pain that comes and goes. I have a very slightly runny nose but that is usually always the case.

History: Smokeless tobacco (pouches) (~7-8 yrs). Just quit. Mostly moderate alcohol abuse when not deployed overseas (7-8 yrs. Deployed and dry ~30% of each year). Recently drastically cut back to within healthy limits.

I have been waiting to hear back on a referral to see an ENT

Thanks*

For the record, the sore throat does feel a bit different than the times I have had a sore throat in the past. Turning my head increases the sensation of the lump/constriction in the throat

Ugh, sorry. Also when I touch the side of my adam's apple it "clicks." Although the pain

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Reflux disease with sore throat

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query
From your complaints you are probably having gastritis with esophageal reflux. The pain abdomen is due to gastritis and the feeling of lump or constriction in throat is due to the acid reflux causing mucosal inflammation.
The crackling of throat cartilage is a normal phenomenon and nothing is to be worried about.
Please tell me if you have any difficulty in swallowing food.
Also send me the pictures of your throat so that I can suggest you better.
Avoid spicy foods and aerated drinks.Drink plenty of water.
Avoid smoking.
Take an antacid once daily.
Follow up with the required information.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (13 minutes later)

The abdominal pain went away about 3 days ago but the sore throat is still present and seems slightly worse. It definitely feels different than other sore throats especially since it hurts more when I turn my head or put my chin to my chest. Sometimes the pain feels like it is in my neck. I will upload some pictures. Thanks

Also no issues swallowing food. It's just sore and feels a little bit like a lump or constricted. Thanks!

Would esophageal reflux hurt more with movement??

Sorry I forgot to add that I am having very occasional right ear pain.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reflux disease with sore throat

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the information
It doesn't seem to be a throat cancer at all. In the picture it looks like pharyngitis. Best would be to get an endoscopic examination of the throat done.
Ear pain is due to throat infection only.
Yes chronic reflux can lead to discomfort on neck movement also.
Take an anti inflammatory tablet twice daily along with an antacid once daily.
Take steam inhalation.
Use hexidine gargles.
It would take few days to be better.
Take precautions as mentioned earlier.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (24 minutes later)

It has been almost 2 weeks already. Same diagnosis? Thanks again

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reflux disease with sore throat

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Duration of 2 weeks goes in favour of acute infection only. The symptoms may take few days to disappear if medicines are taken with full compliance.
Still I will recommend to get a endoscopic examination of the throat done to clear any doubts.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana