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What Causes The Feeling Of A Bump Inside The Throat?

I have a question. Just yesterday I felt what seemed to be a bump on my tonsil and it feels like a ball that won t go down everytime I swallow, but when I looked in the mirror I didn t see anything out of the norm however I did notice that my left tonsil is bigger than the right. Another thing is my stomach. I got a nauseous feeling on Christmas Eve after eating but never vomited. After a couple hours the feeling just passes. I feel that way whenever I m in an enclosed area with a lot of people or if I m with someone that I haven t been able to open up with. Especially girls and girlfriends. Idk what that s all about but if anyone can get back to me I d appreciate it.
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain feeling of lump in throat also known as Globus Pharyngeus when nothing abnormal can be seen can be due to causes like Stress, Acid reflux,Diverticulitis,Eosinophilic Esophagitis etc..
Stress and acid reflux are the commonest culprit..
You need to consult an Otolaryngoloist or a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy, Barium swallow etc can be done to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.
Cutting down on stress by doing yoga and breathing exercises can help..
In case of acid reflux antacids, proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole or Rabeprazole and dietary modifications like taking small frequent meals, avoiding heavy and spicy meals, doing moderate workout, taking walk after meals, taking dinner atleast 2 hours before sleeping,drinking plenty of water, taking probiotics like Yoghurt in diet can help..
Other causes if diagnosed will be treated accordingly.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes The Feeling Of A Bump Inside The Throat?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain feeling of lump in throat also known as Globus Pharyngeus when nothing abnormal can be seen can be due to causes like Stress, Acid reflux,Diverticulitis,Eosinophilic Esophagitis etc.. Stress and acid reflux are the commonest culprit.. You need to consult an Otolaryngoloist or a Gastroenterologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy, Barium swallow etc can be done to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly. Cutting down on stress by doing yoga and breathing exercises can help.. In case of acid reflux antacids, proton pump inhibitors like Omeprazole or Rabeprazole and dietary modifications like taking small frequent meals, avoiding heavy and spicy meals, doing moderate workout, taking walk after meals, taking dinner atleast 2 hours before sleeping,drinking plenty of water, taking probiotics like Yoghurt in diet can help.. Other causes if diagnosed will be treated accordingly. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.