difficulty swallowing/lump in throat PLEASE HELP - Ear, Nose & Throat Message Board

anderson8 · 11-15-2006, 05:35 PM

Good day, I know this topic has probably been posted, but I searched several pages and found nothing.

My food is not going all the way down my throat - or at least it does not feel that way. It is just sitting there, halfway down my throat, and is driving me CRAZY. Breathing is not a problem at all, so there can't be any blockage, and no amount of drinking fluids helps the situation. My voice cracks when I talk.

Can anyone offer me any advice here? I am desperate.

mkgbrook · 11-15-2006, 09:29 PM

Have you had surgery or is this a reoccuring thing.. during normal operation?

If you have had surgery what kind? It would better clarify the situation and allow for more responses.

If no surgery.. the only thing I have experience with that sounds similar is a hernia.. ring stricture of the esphogus. My husband had one and a simple outpatient procedure by a local GI doctor fixed the problem.

Get yourself checked out by a Gastrointestinal specialist.

Sincerely,
MG

aswander · 11-22-2006, 09:48 PM

You have two of the hallmarks of laryngopharyngeal reflux - acid reflux that is escaping your esophogous and getting into your throat. The sensation of lump in the throat in a classic, and the cracking voice is the acid attacking your vocal cords.

It tends to be a chronic condition, but it's treatable with 2 doses of a Proton Pump inhibitor every day. You need the best ones, like Nexium or Aciphex, and 2 doses is the magic touch. 1 dose does not work for "LPR".
You can find a lot of sympathy on the Acid Reflux Message Board. And BTW, people who get LPR typically do not get heartburn. LPR is a class by itself, a subtype of typical acid reflux. I guess that's why they call it "atypical" acid reflux.

MATYA · 12-06-2006, 11:30 AM

Yes, it could be GERD which if severe gives the sensation of something being in the throat. Usually a GI Dr. will do a barium swallow to confirm the diagnosis.

Hope this helps