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Feeling of something stuck in the throat more than 2 weeks, need some help

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Better123
Better123

I have been breathless for a month and o am feeling better now. From last 2 weeks i am feeling something is stuck in my throat. There is no pain. This feeling gets worse in afternoon with throat tightness. I can eat and drink well. When throat is tight i feel hard to breath aswell. I have blocked nose and sneezing. I have not lost weight and my hunger is normal. This sensation is so annoying. Please need some hlep what to do?

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  • UK-Ven-medicate
    UK-Ven-medicate Better123

    Posted

    Have you seen a doctor ? If you have and they cant see any obvious reason then it could be systemamtic of anxiety or worry
    • Better123
      Better123 UK-Ven-medicate

      Posted

      Thanks for the suggestion. I went to see my GP twice, he said it looks ok! ... But im not feeling ok... Dont know what to do?
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 Better123

      Posted

      It does seem frustrating when a doc says its ok, but its because they can tell very quickly if there's an issue, and globus is so common and not at all serious. They could send you to ent, but most certainly they would say the same. Even on this site there are many with the same issue,all caused by anxiety
  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 Better123

    Posted

    Its very normal, its called a globus sensation.  Your throat tightens when anxious so we become aware of the normal mucas drainage at the back of the throat. it then doesnt take long to then become fixated on it. Ive had it for over a year, worse sometimes than others, feels very much like excess mucas or something stuck, but it never is
  • UK-Ven-medicate
    UK-Ven-medicate Better123

    Posted

    Ok so if 2 doctor have looked then there is likely to be no infection, they will proably have done oxygen saturation test to ensure you get enough oxygen in and there no blockages.

    have you swallowed anything that may have irritated your throat ? Do you have an pain around the eyes ( sinuses )  as blockages here can sometime make you feel the way you do? 

    • Better123
      Better123 UK-Ven-medicate

      Posted

      Sometime i feel pain in front head and on eyeballs, i have often blocked nose. This sensation is so annoying. Any medication for this sensation?
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 Better123

      Posted

      A simple decongestant can help with sinus problems, or a doc can give antibiotics if its not clearing. Anxiety can mess with your sinuses too, everything contracts during anxiety,down to blood vessel level
    • UK-Ven-medicate
      UK-Ven-medicate jmcg2014

      Posted

      Decongestant should be your first port of call and then see what happen from there
  • Better123
    Better123

    Posted

    What are the symptoms of anxiety? Is it possible to seperate between anxiety or some throat problem like cancer?
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 Better123

      Posted

      They are different with everyone and for different reasons, talking with your Dr is probably the first stage, don't research it yourself as it gives you preconceptions that aren't helpful when the doc is trying to diagnose
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