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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Doctor, For the last 2 days, I have had mild pain and discomfort on the left side under my jaw/neck. I can feel a small pea-sized tender spot there. I also have mild tightness when swallowing and mild left ear pain. My wisdom tooth was rubbing against my cheek and caused cheek swelling, which is now mostly better. The neck/jaw pain is also

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It might be lymphadenitis but you need to get yourself examined for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Hi I was used to swallow the pills multiple at same time but this issue is happening since around 6 months and now iam difficulty to swallow a single tablet why this happening and what are the ways to cure this problem ? and why this happening ? I don't have any medical issues and i regularly go to gym and living healthy life and when I eat food an

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It’s better you get a video laryngoscope of throat done ...  Read More

Sir i feel fear at night and trouble swallowing saliva difficult sleeping also, when i ride bike the same i feel difficult swallowing spitting As soon as I try to sleep some choking like sound i hear and choke me And some time sleeping time hpanic jerk aslo occur What is this plz doctors help I cannot watch even tv also i nedd to swallow saliva o

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Gerd and also causes of Dysphagia . Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

Just now I accidentally swallow jammun seeds what to do after that I sip a glass of water and had two banana

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I think i have nasal polyps and sinus issues. Since 5 months i am suffering from swallowing issues. I feel that food gets stuck in throat or i have to swallow hard or take some water to gulp it down. Below i am attaching my pns xray. Please let me know what i am suffering. I wanna eat again normally. This stuff has caused me lot of stress and anxie

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You must visit ent specialist for evaluation only ct pns doesn’t tell your diagnosis. ...  Read More

Hello. I have had gastric issues in the past due to stress and anxiety and again it has started to happen. Now i have a mild pain in lower abdomen and discomfort in the testicles. Please suggest how to get relief from this. Should i take pantop dsr?

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mild pain in the lower abdomen and discomfort in the testicles, alongside a history of stress-induced gastric issues, requires a structured professional review. While you have experienced acid reflux ...  Read More

Why do I always feel stomach discomfort like I feel gettings motion in pressure during exams and sometimes after heavy exercises . Why is it so any solution

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This can be stress induced diarrhea/urgency or IBS-D Kindly consult here or on 9999 x 104 x 408 ...  Read More

Not sure how to explain this weird problem. 2 days ago I had a protein which affected my stomach and after which I went for the poop. After that there's a strange pain in anal and it feels like some swelling is there in that area because whenever I'm sitting it's kind of painful and discomfort. Because of this I'm unable to sit properly and sleep p

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I am having difficulty swallowing food for the past few days. Even soft food like watermelon feels stuck in my lower throat/neck area. I am also unable to swallow tablets. However, I can drink water without any problem. Sometimes it gives me a choking feeling and I feel anxious like I might not be able to breathe. What could be the cause and what s

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U need to consult a gastro physician...will require endoscopy ...  Read More

I have be cough for more than 1 week with chest discomfort any suggestion for treatment, also wanted home made remedies for cured. Is it related with heart attack.

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What you can do at home: * Take warm fluids (tea, soups) * Steam inhalation 2–3 times daily * Honey with warm water (helps soothe throat) * Avoid cold drinks, dust, and smoking. ...  Read More

I feel heaviness in eyes and head along with dull ache in neck and upper back and legs with sometimes in arms with numbness. I have mild cervical spondalysis. Sometimes when I need to have urge for passing stools I feel weakness in legs and arms. I am feeling totally discomfort throughout the day. There is feeling of dizziness sometimes. Kindly su

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My daughter 9 years old , her upper teeth was shaking for few days . Today she swallowed the teeth while eating food in the morning. She went to school and came home . She is very normal . But I m concerned about it . Will it come out in stools. Should I take her to dentist .?

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If child is Asymptomatic Do x ray abdomen and chest to confirm location If is in esophagus need endoscopy If is in stomach or intestine then observation and high Fibre diet and observe whether passed ...  Read More

I have accidentally swallowed a fish bone ,I have dull pain with discomfort,feels like pressures..I can breathe properly and eat properly..I am not sure if the bone is still there or not .can someone help what to do to get rid of the dull pain ,and discomfort

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You should go for video laryngoscope nearby ent surgeon ...  Read More

For two days my right eye in very pain, swallowing the bottom lid and surrounding of eye... Always eye is watering... To white dot appears in bottom lid look like pus points Please suggest some medicine or home remedies

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Good afternoon sir I can see redness and pus points in the photos. Looks like infection and inflammation. You can try warm compression with a clean and dry handkerchief and also antibiotic eyedrops an ...  Read More

I am not able to swallow medicines ..whenever I try to swallow it comes out..gastric issues for one month ..I have some food allergies issues also..

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Their need of Direct larengoscopy ...  Read More

Feels heaviness on chest...some times heart burning.....after eating food and water gas comes through mouth every time...while swallowing food I feel uncomfortable...suggest some thing...

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Too much gas after food, suffering for steatotis of Liver and Pancreas but LFT is normal, and discomfort in left side of the stomach even after passing stool, hapenning since last two days, no smoking since last 60 days. What should I do?

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You can consult me online. ...  Read More

I feel irritation and itching. I feel this discomfort in some places on my private part. Is it normal that the size of my labia minora is larger? Because of this, I feel discomfort.”

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

From 2 days a cyst has been formed near the vaginal opening and the left side vaginal lip is swollen , causing discomfort in left leg from hip to toe What's this problem? What should I do??

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You need to visit gynaec for physical consultation...so that correct diagnosis can be made. ...  Read More

I have been having burning and discomfort on the skin of the right side of my abdomen for the past 9 months, especially when clothes touch the area. I consulted many doctors, but none of them could give a clear answer. About a month ago, I visited another doctor who prescribed Carbamazepine (ZEN 200 mg). After taking it for 15 days, the burning sen

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You may be having hyperalgesia But did you have herpes zoster recently? then it could be due to post herpetic neuralgia & could benefit from Doloneuron NT ...  Read More

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