Hello,
I understand why you got scared after seeing something unusual in your throat. At 14 years of age, this can feel very worrying. Please donât panic you have done the right thing by asking a doctor.
The flap-like structure you noticed is most likely the epiglottis, which is a normal part of your throat. In some people especially when they have a sore throat or mild inflammation the epiglottis becomes a little more visible when they open their mouth wide, use a light, or stretch the tongue forward.
This does not automatically mean there is any serious disease.
However, the feeling of something stuck in the throat (called globus sensation) can happen because of:
Sore throat or viral infection
Mild swelling due to irritation
Acid reflux
Anxiety after noticing something unusual
Postnasal drip from a cold or allergy
The important thing is to examine your throat properly to confirm it is normal and to check for redness, swelling, ulcers, or infection. Without seeing the throat directly, it is difficult to give you the correct advice, and I donât want you to remain scared or confused.
The good news is:
We can easily check this through an online video consultation right away.
In just a few minutes I can:
Look at your throat
Confirm whether the epiglottis is normal
Check for infection or inflammation
Tell you what medicine or care you need
Reassure you whether anything serious is present
Most of the time in young patients, this turns out to be a simple and completely treatable issue, and you will feel relaxed once a doctor checks it properly.
You can book a call or video consultation with me . I will guide you step by step, with full care and clarity, so that your fear goes away and you know exactly what is happening.
Regards
Dr Jyoti Kadkol
Health Global Homoeopathy, Vijayanagar, Bangalore
www.healthglobalclinics.com
Answered2025-11-30 09:55:20
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