Food stuck at Base of tongue
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I have for quite some time had a problem that comes and goes with small pieces of food getting stuck at Base of tongue . It's been worse this time though as it's been like it a couple of weeks and voice is slightly hoarse too and have to cough to make voice clearer . I put my finger to back of throat to where Base of tongue is and felt a flap sticking up . I now have swollen glands under chin and not sure if it's now related to food getting stuck
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Suse71 ray63269
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Hi Ray, it sounds like it may have something to do with your Lingual tonsils, which are located at the back of your tongue. I was diagnosed with Lingual tonsillitis on left side about a month ago. Have been gargling with warm salt water several times a day and with Colgate Peroxyl morning and bedtime. Plus drinking lots of water, not drinking cold drinks, eating softer, non spicy foods.
I went to watch some You Tube vids, and did not see anything about a flap in that area. But, I saw one about a muscle in the throat that does not work properly. Also, don't know if food is maybe getting stuck in your Lingual tonsils. I do know that tonsils are Lymphatic tissue, so I imagine they would affect the Lymph glands.
Anyway, I would suggest that you go to an ENT as soon as you can to get a diagnosis. You will relieve stress by knowing if it is, or is not serious. Stress will cause stomach acid, so it could make the problem worse.
Would try the gargles, etc.while waiting for your appt. Also, mildly warm cloths might relieve the swollen glands.
Hope you are feeling better soon. Take care and God bless you.
ray63269 Suse71
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Hi thanks for your reply . My gp thinks it's something to do with reflux which can cause inflammation at back of throat . She thinks the flap I can feel is the one that opens and shuts for air etc . Bur she also thinks my salava glands are infected and put me on antibiotics a day ago and medication for reflux but still hasn't referee me to ent and said to comeback in a fortnight . So still worried
jeremy04366 ray63269
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I have this as well. I don't think it's reflux , I think it's a muscular issue myself. My endoscopy shows inflammation but no acid reflux. I'm negative for viruses, I think if it was reflux...other parts of your throat would be affected. My gastrologists said food stuck at the back of your tongue isn't a reflux issue or related. I'm still battling it, so not sure what it is exactly.