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I feel bit discomfort while swallowing saliva or food..this is especially left side of my throat. Sometimes I feel something pressurising on both side of my throat. What could be the reason for this?

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Hey, it can be ulcer deep in throat , tonsillitis, if you have symptoms of cold it can be Due to lymphedinitis consult physician or ENT specialist ...  Read More

My grandfather suffered from indigestion, gas, stomach pain and bloated stomach 3 days ago during this time he also vomited a couple of time, after being treated with meds- digene syrup, rentac, NS- DNS, and tramadol he says he is feeling better and stomach is not upset. He is complaining about the pain in the throat and in the middle of the chest

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Please take a physical consultation from a local gastroentrologist. ...  Read More

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Hi I am facing discomfort while swallowing saliva from last 10 days.. particularly on the right side... I am worried if it’s due to any tumour... Not having any discomfort while having food or water.. Please advise.

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You seem to be suffering from reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder. You may need to take anti reflux medications for few weeks for long term benefits. It's unlikely to b ...  Read More

I recently had heartburn but also have cold. I am taking Esomeprazole every day for a week now. Now I feel sight discomfort while swallowing as if something is obstructing. I can swallow normally. I also feel sight fullness in left ear. And can hear click sounds when I eat. What could this be?

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You need thorough examination by ENT ...  Read More

If I drink water or eat anything, I am feeling a little discomfort near the chest in esophagus as the food goes to stomach. It is not a gas issue which I am very sure of. It just feels like the flow is disturbed due to something getting stuck. Please suggest me what can be done in such a situation.

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Hi.... Avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Everyone has specific triggers. Common triggers such as fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine ...  Read More

While swallowing i feel something pinching near tonsil. The discomfort part changes sometimes when my neck tilts left/right. Pain is very less. It started yesterday while having lunch. I also had gas problem yesterday. Once i was getting a burp, the discomfort went away for sometime and comes back later. Discomfort is little less than yesterday. Al

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Attach picture of throat ...  Read More

I am experiencing slight discomfort in swallowing food and drinks. There is lingering feeling in the back too. What could be the reason? Which kind of specialist to consult with?

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Hello there, it can be due to throat infection. Its nothing to worry about, Medication will help you feel better in 3 days. Do consult online and get prescribed. ...  Read More

I had right tonsil swelling for past two weeks I m using cool lip 1 years little discomfort while swallowing and I checked 2 ENT specialized ENT told it s normal another ENT prescribed for antibiotics for tonsillitis the swelling not reduced can I suffer tonsil cancer plz me

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Asymetry in tonsill size may happen. Its worrysome if size jeeps on increasing. Tonsil cancer is uncommon at your age. ...  Read More

I am experiencing discomfort while swallowing normally , feeling choked ,after eating feeling as if food is stuck there and I have visited two ENT doctors but still facing sore throat .. need an urge to clear throat almost all time difficulty in breathing rashes on the upper most area of mouth. Kindly suggest something..

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Consult online with proper history and video consultation for better understanding of problem ...  Read More

From last couple of days I have a feeling as if food or something is stuck in chest. It takes a lot of effot and uneasiness to swallow food or water. I am on healthy diet but still. Dont feel acidic though. But this constant pressure in chest is bothering a lot and making eating difficult. What could be the reason. It feels like there is air stuck

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Gerd You need medication Consult to discuss more ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Maam. I am 22 years old Male. I am having swallowing issues since 8 months and I was advised to take barium swallow test and Upper GI Endoscopy. Both came normal. Today I was having Tea in a Glass Cup and after drinking noticed that the glass has some dent and I drank some tea through that dent. The dent was small but I am now confused th

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You seem to be having anxiety issues. Getting a therapeutic help from a psychiatrist will definitely solve your problem. Anxiety issues are very common these days in your age group with psychosomatic ...  Read More

Hi, I had chest discomfort past 2 days, the discomfort on above heart and below neck area, I am a IT professional worker so Compulsory I will work 7hrs per day in sitting position. Along with discomfort neck pain also occurs. After eating any meals I feel bloating and minimal SOB, after 1 or 2hr bloating gone, this problem persists me for 3 years b

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a free detailed discussion ...  Read More

Hi dr My son swallowed a tiny stone put on the saree border. Is there anything go worry or will it pass through stool ?

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That's fine ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, Is it ok to swallow Arip MT 5/10 mg tablets as the taste is severely bitter and ingesting others foods becomes indeed troublesome. Pls help. Regards to all

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Yes, it is. ...  Read More

From yesterday he is getting tooth pain and this morning his face is swallowed why please help me to understand.

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Hello, If the face is swelling, you need to visit the dentist immediately. The dentist would guide you better on whether to get the tooth extracted or can be saved. Infection from your tooth is spread ...  Read More

Daily at evening or night I feel tightness in my neck and little bit in my chest and head heavy ...earlier I had panic attacks I did all my test heart test everything is normal I don't know why I am feeling like this..I feel something heavy on my throat and not able to swallow my spit like normally we do..

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Needs to be evaluated Do consult ...  Read More

I feel discomfort from a long time on left side below my rib area. Whenever i sleep on left side i feel contraction discomfort at a point, also due to this the pain radiates to my back also. I have noticed whenever i eat heavy or spicy i feel this discomfort. Sometimes it is so bad that i can even sit or sleep. I have done Ultrasound and everything

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Maybe due to pancreatitis or otherwise ...  Read More

Hello team, my 21 month girl baby accidentally swallowed 100 mg thyronorm tablet.. could you please urgently assist if there is any risk

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  ...  Read More

Hi sir "I accidentally swallowed one whole chewing gum 6 days ago. Since then, I have mild, intermittent pain on one side of my abdomen, sometimes worsening with breathing or movement. Stool and gas are passing normally. There is no vomiting, severe bloating

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Don't worry. Take high fiber diet (plenty of fruits, salads and vegetables). Isabgol powder 4tsp with Luke warm water/ milk at bedtime for 10 days. In case symptoms increase, kindly get physical consu ...  Read More

My toddler 22 months swallowed a piece of playmat made of xpe material... should I wait and watch or does it need immediate medical attention

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Watch for any vomiting ,pain abdomen if any kindly consult For now observe stools for the xpe material for 2 days ...  Read More

My toddler is 2yr old I usually lift him on regular basis I am 4 week pregnant he was messing around things today so I lifted him again I felt a bit discomfort in abdomen though I didn't see any spotting til now how should I take care of him,as I. Pregnant without hurting him and pregnancy ,is it fine to feel some discomfort?

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Please always sit when you take child in your lap.you can take progesterone tablet too ...  Read More

Ti sir, 3 months back while doing warm salt gargle I drink some amount of salt water. Suddenly I got throat pain and my voice got low for some time. I went to ent doctor he prescribed some medicine and mentioned as throat burn due to URI (Upper respiratory infections). I took medicine for 7 days but no improvement. Then I went to my family doc

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Endoscopy ...  Read More

Hlo , when I was in sleep suddenly I felt discomfort in my chest and no other classical symptoms. I have attached my ecg .Can u pls diagnose and suggest me further investigations

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Ecg is normal. Unlikely cardiac cause. ...  Read More

Found a painful (while touching) swallow in back side of head, very small like injury (but not injured) , 1-1.5 cm, circular. Occipital area. I am worried, recently no others symptoms except pain.

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Since how may days. Any discharge. Share photos if you can. I suggest proper consultation and share all the information for right diagnosis and accurate treatment. ...  Read More

Frequent urge to urinate after 15 mins..eventually some drops of urine come out..and discomfort near anus region too..also penis tip also..done the urine culture found puss cells are high I have attached the report to kindly guide me..I m totally feeling discomfort

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Connect on call ...  Read More

Hi yesterday Done random ECG which is normal and after next day I feel some discomfort on left side not chest pain not pressure some light tingling sensation in left side for one minute and I was in traffic jam some heat exhaustion as car AC not working is and next two days no discomfort is this related to heart or not or should I do ECG

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Thanks for your question. For a detailed and personalized treatment plan, I recommend a direct consultation. You can connect with me instantly through Practo for quick and accurate medical help. ...  Read More

My 4.5-year-old son says he feels discomfort in his private parts. No pain or burning sensation, but he says it becomes hard sometimes while breathing and sometimes feels like it goes into his lower stomach. He crying for that, frequently touched,Is this normal or a concern?

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Thanks for reaching out. Some degree of self-touching or exploration is normal for children in developmental ages, however, if your son is reporting discomfort, or any unusual sensations, or frequen ...  Read More

My 4.5-year-old son says he feels discomfort in his private parts. No pain or burning sensation, but he says it becomes hard sometimes while breathing and sometimes feels like it goes into his lower stomach. He crying for that, frequently touched,Is this normal or a concern?

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Its normal, need to examine the baby before commenting on the diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

When having an erection if the foreskin is pulled backwards even a little I feel some discomfort. It's not very painful but it's not a pleasurable experience also. When masturbating I do not pull it back so I do not feel any discomfort. But with partner when they pull it hurts a little. There is no redness, or injury or any other problem.. is it no

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Hello. .Four days ago i observed swelling in lower part of index finger. I have been prescribed a chymoral forte and droxyl clav as it progressed to middle part as well. Now i can bend the finger fully swelling seems to have reduced. But now sometimes i feel uneasiness when i close and open my palm. When i woke up, both palms had tingling( like ant

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Please check your vitamin B12 levels, also it can be due to problem in neck or carpal tunnel syndrome. So an orthopedic surgeon has to examine to diagnose the condition ...  Read More

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