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I have been having some kind of tightness in the neck as well as some intermittent sore throat. Sometimes I can feel it and sometimes I cant. This is the case for almost a week now. What can be the issue?

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It may be due to back flow of stomach contents in the throat (LPR), though other conditions may give rise to similar symptoms. ...  Read More

Since yesterday I am having throat tightness like choking or pressuring on the neck..with slight swallowing troubles..today I can see swollen neck from outside on both sides.what is this

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It might be infection in your throat ( pharyngitis) which has caused swollen tonsils & cervical lymph nodes. Gargle with salt water 3-4 times a day & take paracetamol for pain if any. Stay hyd ...  Read More

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1. Pain and inflamed throat 2.painfull swallowing of food 3. Tightness and pain in neck & upper shoulder region 4. Heaviness in voice 5. Burning sensation in tongue and mouth after eating or drinking anything

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U r having pharengitis Antibiotics Painkiller PPI Anti allergic ...  Read More

Hello doctor ..... 1. Pain in throat and tightness in the neck 2. Painfull swallowing of food 3. Something touching just b/w the sholder blades 4.increase in the neck mass 5.heaviness in voice and difficulty in speaking 6. kuch bhe khate he muh mai ghawe banta h I m suffering from these symptoms from last 8 months but now they become more severe.

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Tonsillitis with pharyngitis.. Salt water gargling daily.. Needs further evaluation kindly visit a nearby ent surgeon or online consultation ...  Read More

Day before yesterday i took pan d after dinner by mistake..i suffered from acidity for last one month but it was better after i finished the 10 day course of mucaine gel and tab sompraz. But after taking pan d by mistake i have been suffering from throat and neck tightness because of which i also find difficult to breath while eating ..and mild bre

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Consult online for proper history and treatment ...  Read More

I am observing small little bumps on back of my throat which are reddish in color. Also sometimes i feel tightness in the throat. There is no problem with the swallowing and breathing. No pain while swallowing. I am afraid of is it a cancer or something?

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Hi I think you are suffering from granular pharyngitis ...  Read More

Hi respected sir madam. I have a gastric issue since a year but now past week I have a night time fell like a neck tight . I have a dry cough is this all symptoms are gastric plz let me know

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Looks like symptoms of GERD ...  Read More

I'm having a problem in my throat feeling like something stuck in their. But no difficulty swallowing or pain. I also have jaw muscle discomfort and tight neck muscle. I would appreciate the consultation. Thank you.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have dry cough and little throat pain when moving neck and it feels like throat are tight.........

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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 ...  Read More

Hi sir can tight throat tight due to anxity Pls tell me ...........................................

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Yes anxiety can cause dry throat ...  Read More

I had a viral fever 3 weeks ago, but chest tightness lingers. Have a little wheezing sometimes have trouble taking in air. Stethoscope examination ruled out any congestion. Heart area is a little painful. Should I be alarmed, or is this normal post viral inflammation that goes away over time? I'm 37 F normal weight, exercise daily.

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could be a post viral bronchitis..but get a chest xray done since you are symptomatic for quite long ...  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

Hello doctor from one day I am having neck pain and headache and feelings of imbalance what should I do ?? Hope it's nothing to worry about feel tightness in the temples of my head too My Bp and pulse are normal

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Need detailed history and would require an examination to see if all these are benign things or anything serious. ...  Read More

Whenever I lie down I feel my neck is tight and also I feeling like someone is choking me plus my ears feels like it's blocked like some cotton has been inserted ...what's it is...is it something dangerous....also I feel urge to burp don't know what's a happening

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Use muscle relaxant Consult orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

Hello I have few symptoms from few days I don't know what it is pleasw help me Whenever I lye down my neck feel high and stiff like someone choking and when I get up I feel little bit relaxed and also there is pain in back of the neck side also always head feels heavy and I feel like breathlessness and body twitching is there in every part of body

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Your symptoms are consistent with a cervicogenic headache or cricopharyngeal muscle spasm, both causing tightness, pain, and mild choking sensation that improve with rest. Conservative treatment with ...  Read More

So I have few symptoms I don't know what this is please help me 1.feeling little bit dizzy always 2.whenever I lye down don't know why my neck become tight from sides and feeling heaviness in neck 3.i feel like breathlessness like I have to take deep breath to feel good just like Kheech kar sans lena 4. Always worrying and scanning my body 5.no c

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Cap vonoprazan 20mg morning Syp instaraft 2tsp theice a day after meals For 2 weeks ...  Read More

Hello doctors. Ive been having throat tightness for around 2 days . Today i feel like its slightly even choking me as if theres a weight over my throat. It started again since last night when suddenly i felt as if my throat was tightening when i was drinking tea and it quickly led to feeling of a lump in the left side of my throat. It stayed that w

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Please get it evaluated by doctor ...  Read More

I feel like something is stuck in my throat on left side, I feel discomfort while swallowing. I feel that something is radiating from my throat to neck as I feel neck pain in center and also some ear pressure . I've been having some chest tightness and dry cough and also some burping. I have little weakness also.

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You have left side pharyngitis and need to do warm saline gargle rest take medication from ent doctor ...  Read More

From last 10 days.My throat got red inside. Problem in eating. Little pain in neck and throat. Difficulty in swallowing.

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Any complain of fever or acid reflux I would like you to start with Tab levocet Tab pan 40 Warm saline gargle Stop eating spicy food And this doesn’t resolve your complaint then visit ent doctor ...  Read More

I have severe acidity problem for last 8 year. I started coughing up blood 8 years ago and my ENT diagnosed GERD. Post treatment symptoms subsidized but hyper acidity remained. Now from last 6 months I have intermittent left side throat and neck pain. I also feel pain while eating sometimes Also I feel chest pain in the morning. I m taking PPIs but

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Tab happi d Tab voveron sr ...  Read More

Please prescribe me a proper and long term medicine for my dry throat , tightness in the throat with pain and cough. This happens only in the evenings and there is mild soreness as well due to.which when I sit down for dinner I get the feeling that I may choke. As well as I get frequent burps as well and feel nausea and feel like some liquid comes

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Looks like LPR, need to get endoscopy done for your throat and treatment for LPR can be started ...  Read More

I am 18 year old male. I have chest tightness for about 6 months. I did ECG, ECO and even TMT, all are came normal. I did 4 ECG but nothing could be found by cardiologist. I feel some lump in my throat in esophagus region (neck region). Lipid profile was also normal. No Diabetes. No Thyroid Issue. LFT normal. I can also feel painful sensation when

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Yes, being empty stomach may increase dyspepsia. You should take small frequent meal for it. If you doesn’t want to take meal then consult gastroenterologist to plan your medicine ...  Read More

I noticed a swollen lymph node in the neck in March when it all started with throat infection and cold. Since then, the swollen node didn't go away and mildly increase and decrease in size. I am also having occasional throat pain, allergy and cold since the past 3 months. My CRP value take on march: 1.8 CRP on April: 8.2 Both the times I have throa

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Visit a surgeon www.drgandhi.org ...  Read More

I feel tightness in my throat only in the evenings and shortness of breath and suffocation while I sit down and even while eating my dinner. Even after I walk for more than 15 mins outside my house I feel tightness and wheezing in my chest and throat for a few minutes but while walking and working at home i don't get tightness in my chest. After

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I feel tightness and soreness in the lower throat and slight pain in the chest only in the evenings. My PFT TEST, CHEST PA XRAY AND ECG is normal but still I get these symptoms . I m on medication given by my physician and i m taking a seroflo inhaler as well with deriphyiliin tablet which give me relief to breathe but the soreness feeling stays as

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Hi...the soreness and tightness in the throat can be because of Laryngopharyngeal reflux which causes a foreign body and burning sensation in the throat. If you are taking seroflo on a regular basis f ...  Read More

I feel tightness, soreness and heaviness in my lower throat and chest as well as suffocation with shortness of breath. In the morning I don't get any such symptoms this starts only in the second half of the day. I did my PFT, CHEST PA XRAY AND ECG and all my reports have come. Normal. My pulmonary doctor told me it may be due to acid reflux or anxi

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I would suggest you continue your medicines for acid reflux and anxiety both for atleast 2 to 3 weeks to get lasting results or remedy. Also it's better to visit a Gastroenterologist in person. ...  Read More

Please suggest some medicine for this as I tried medicines from the pulmonary doctor and did the pft and chest pa tests but the reports are normal and with their medicine i get temporary relief. So my doctor told me to consult a GP so I did that as well and m on his medication which has given me some relief but that too is temporary. After I do any

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Consult with your reports ...  Read More

I amexperiencing random pain for few minutes in throat, neck, ear and jaw. Also while eating , I feel congestion like something is stuck in my throat. Also I got some ulcer in mouth. I also have acid reflux, for which I am taking dsr, antacid. Acid reflux is improved now, but the throat congestion and the random pains are still there. Please sug

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Betadene gargle BD You should avoid spice food, meda items, late night dinner and lie down within 3 hours of eating food. You should Include more vegetables and fruits in your diet. ...  Read More

I had left shoulder pain and hand muscles paining all the time ... Now similar kind of pain in right hand muscles I can feel , and neck pain moved to right side .. Ecg is normal Had taken tablets pain reduced but feels like no power in hands , Is physiotherapy advisable

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Beads mri c spine in these cases and clinical examination to rule out UMN ...  Read More

Neck pain stiffness pain in upper back shoulders and sore throat which is on and off since 1 month

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Hot water bag massage Avoid pillow while sleeping Powergesic gel application ...  Read More

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