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I have had an odd sensation when swallowing for about a month now. Came on right after an earache and sorethroat i had. It doesnt happen all the time and sometimes i will go days before i notice it again. Seems to happen when I drink and only after the first drink any continued drinks will make it heppen but not always. Kind of like a flap that opens and sometimes i feel it.
Also I have horrible drainage from my nose down to my throat. Have had allergies and recently went off my allergy medicine as it was making me gain weight.
Acid reflux also. Had a couple of bouts with it and have had it recently. Started a omneprazole regimen 2 days ago per my doctor. He looked and said throat does look red a little but couldnt see anything else.
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ENT Specialist
Hello,
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You are suffering from throat irritation( include sticky or foreign body sensaetion) , acid reflux,and post nasal drip(drainage from nose to throat) since one month.
Your discomfort in throat is most likely due to acid reflux. As this acid reflux may cause inflammation in throat, hence it has been persisting for 4 weeks. Same time post nasal drip will also add to throat irritation.
For acid reflux you should follow life style changes and medication including omeprazole or rabeprazone 20 mg once in morning for one month.
Life style changes includes
Do’s
1. Drink plenty of water ( sips of water at interval of 20-30minutes)
2. Take meals at proper time
3. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Don’ts
1. Clear your throat frequently (swallow instead)
2. Take very hot, spices and cold food items
3. Take coffee or tea more than two times in a day
4. Smoke
5. Take alcohol, tobacco, pan etc
We can add antihistamine medication for allergy including Tab.Levocetrizine 5 mg once daily for 5 days. This will improve post nasal drip and it does not have any side effect including weight gain.
Hope this helps. Feel free to ask if you have any further queries.
Thank you.
Regards
Dr. Sunil Jalan
MBBS, DLO,MS(ENT), DNB,DAA
Thank you! I always worry about things like this.I always think the worse and have been on Xanax before for different issues regarding health. I was worried about throat cancer of course. Havent smoked in 12 years now and dont drink alcohol.
Where do i get .Levocetrizine 5 mg at is it OTC?
Hello,
I want to reassure that your present symptom doesn't match with throat cancer, so you need not worry about it.
I want to congratulate you for quitting smoking and not drinking alcohol.
Tab.Levocetrizine 5 mg is OTC in many countries, you can search online (brand name) according to your location.
Regards
Thank you very much. You have put my mind at ease. I found that med is available in the US only by perscription. I will ask my Family Doctor for a script. He put me on allegra 24 but i felt i was hungry all the time. Thanks again!
Yea, please do. Wish you good health
Thank you