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Laryngopharyngeal reflux(LPR) or Cancer

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pratik2003
pratik2003

Hi All,

Just to introduce myself, I am 32 years and was a healthy male( Heavy Smoker) but from June 1 week,I felt something wrong, My throat started paining when i am touching from outside, after one week i went to GP and Diagnosed with pharyngitis and told me nothing to fear. but it didn't recover and i make up my mind to go to ENT. I googled a lot and scary things are giving me anxiety. ENT gave me PPI which reduced my sore throat almost completely but I developed hoarseness in voice and started breathing issue. i had my chest X-ray done and PFT test. Xray was good but PFT was bad(Lungs age 102). Now another sysmptom arises Ear clogged and Neck pain.

I did upper endoscopy and found swelling and inflammation with edema, no cancer visibility. Ear pain has increased as well. Every Afternoon my throat becomes scratchy and warmth in throat. I am really frustrated and it is taking a toll in my life. After 3 months I have very mild sore throat, mild neck pain, both ear clogged and sometimes ear pain.life style change has a very less impact in my symptom.

sometimes i have fever kind symptoms and night sweating.

Can anyone help me

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  • pratik2003
    pratik2003

    Posted

    My lymph node below the jaw is swelled a bit 1 inch but movable.

  • joanne78005
    joanne78005 pratik2003

    Posted

    all these symptoms typical LpR good you been checked and nothing sinister but my advice try accept it when you get flare up we all individuls and this is a debilitating condition so lots sympathys . you dont realise the different ache pain you get with this . i like you had neck ear symptoms and as my mum had larynx cancer i was scared . i do loads excercise dont drink smoke eat healthy and that way especially as you young will help you with your health anxiety as it is scary . good for support on here . good luck

    • pratik2003
      pratik2003 joanne78005

      Posted

      Thanks a lot...for your reply. I hope you are doing well. i am living with it and i don't have anxiety now.. i have developed mild swallowing issue, nothing serious. i have booked another appointment and will keep you posted.

      Thanks.

    • joanne78005
      joanne78005 pratik2003

      Posted

      sorry to hear that i have that and i also get like a pain in my ear jaw and as much as i know its this LpR its unpleasent , chew gum helps as produces more saliva i also suck menthol sweets helps good luck sympathys

  • barney34567
    barney34567 pratik2003

    Posted

    If they couldn't see cancer that is good news.

    I had LPR (so hoarse I lost my voice), but that was diagnosed by an ENT sticking a camera down my throat. No CT scans at all. Have your vocal cords and throat been examined with a camera? If not, I suggest you do.

    • pratik2003
      pratik2003 barney34567

      Posted

      yes...i had laryngoscopy and could see inflammation. But i have developed swallowing issue as well. I am totally p****d off.

    • barney34567
      barney34567 pratik2003

      Posted

      Have you considered upper respiratory infection or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

    • barney34567
      barney34567 pratik2003

      Posted

      If you're seeing an ENT and he/she isn't helping, it's time to go elsewhere. Nobody should have to struggle with complaints because a physician is not as experienced as he thinks he/she is. Get names of ENT doctors in a major hospital near you and do some background work into who is a throat specialist. ENTs are not all great at the E, the N and the T.

    • barney34567
      barney34567 pratik2003

      Posted

      One m ore thing. If you find an ENT that is expert in the "T"and he recommends surgery, go and seek another opinion. I was diagnosed with a tumor on the vocal cord. Three ENTs wanted to operate. I kept looking until I found someone who would give me heavy duty medications rather than surgery. I am in my 4th year of meds, but it's much better than surgery which could have made me lose my voice.

  • pratik2003
    pratik2003

    Posted

    I believe there is something wrong... recently the ear pain has increased and neck pain is bad...and there is a lump in my neck which is growing..I am scared now and fearing the wrost

    • onenita
      onenita pratik2003

      Posted

      i have very similar symptoms are you able to provide and update?

  • pratik2003
    pratik2003

    Posted

    Today had endoscopy and Got positive in H. Phyorli .... inflammation...will keep you all posted

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