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Throat Pain, Hurts To Swallow Food, Weight Loss. Reason?

I have been getting really bad pains in my throat and above my collar bone. it feels like there is sand in my throat. and twitching muscles. It hurts to swallow food. I have lost 15 punds since I have been sick. It started last may. I had it for 5 months. then it went a way. then came back a few months ago. It get worse when i move around. I can`t be in cars at all. Could this be dude to
Sat, 7 Sep 2013
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Hello,
Throat problems could be because of nose or reflux.
You must be well aware that you have nasal allergies , sneezing,discharge,nasal blockage,phlegm throat etc.
If its there then you must consult an ENT specialist get examined and if required get done radiological examination like x ray or ct scan
If you have reflux ie acidity or heart burn etc then you can take precautions like---
Keep head end of bed elevated.
Avoid alcohol, Smoking
Do brisk walking daily
Go for walk after dinner
Avoid spicy food     
Avoid late night coffee
And take antacid medication from your doctor.
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Throat Pain, Hurts To Swallow Food, Weight Loss. Reason?

Hello, Throat problems could be because of nose or reflux. You must be well aware that you have nasal allergies , sneezing,discharge,nasal blockage,phlegm throat etc. If its there then you must consult an ENT specialist get examined and if required get done radiological examination like x ray or ct scan If you have reflux ie acidity or heart burn etc then you can take precautions like--- Keep head end of bed elevated. Avoid alcohol, Smoking Do brisk walking daily Go for walk after dinner Avoid spicy food Avoid late night coffee And take antacid medication from your doctor.