Choking Sensation in Throat

[Arkansawyer]

Here lately when I swallow something it feels like it takes forever to go down . Liquids feel like they have some leftover at the back of my throat after I swallow and I feel like I have a lump or knot in my throat. I'm really scared this is muscle weakness, I also feel like I have gunk in my throat.

 

[JuanitaPeralta]

I recommend ENT, barium swallow. And GERD checkup with Gastroenterologist.

 

[Arkansawyer]

I also forgot to mention that the past four or five days I have felt like my chest is tight and I'm having trouble breathing. But just a couple of days before that started I was able to get up and workout 45 mins in the morning doing shadow boxing, jogging and other cardio intensive activities with no trouble.It bugs me because I feel like I have air being trapped every time I swallow and I burp a lot, then with liquids it feels like there is a bit left in the back of my throat when I do swallow.I am terrified his may be bulbar or something. However I do have a lot of sinus pain going right now, as well as colon and stomach issues. The sinus pain is even in my ears at this point, but I didn't think it related to anything because I don't feel like I have drainage going.Has anyone else had this?

 

[GHayes420]

I think its pretty clear you have a systemic illness going on right now, most likely a sinus infection. I am recovering from a very bad flu and head cold. I spent the past few days unable to complete a sentence because my voice would go hoarse and just cut out. This was from drainage. I think what you describe is nothing like a bulbar presentation and your time frame seems beyond that of a bulbar worry. The usual first sign in any bulbar presentation before the swallowing problems is slurring in about 80-90% of bulbar cases. I think you have an infection you are battling. Hang in there and keep us updated.

 

[Arkansawyer]

The issues swallowing I have noticed for what seems like weeks and weeks, I know it has for at least a few weeks. Does that still sound like some infection of some sort? At the moment I constantly feel like I have some sort of lump in my throat. I have had BFS like issues for nearly three years or just over three years now, I forget the exact timing.Thank you for responding though, it is reassuring.

 

[GHayes420]

I would keep an eye on it Arkansan. If things get worse, then I would definitely get the opinion of an ENT. If they improve, then it obviously was a sinus infection/allergy season. Remember as we get older, people can become more susceptible to seasonal allergies. Maybe you are experiencing a seasonal allergy reaction and the associated drainage. You will know in a month or two if what you have is worth worrying about. I still don't think it sounds like anything neurological in origin at this point. Hang in there and keep us updated.

 

[Bruhman12]

Hey A, I have the exact same symptoms surrounding your throat issues, did you get any answers at all?

 

[Gracer]

Bruhman12, as per description given by Arkansan, it is quite typical for reflux and/or general autonomic issues we have (spasms of esophagus, etc.) So if you have the same, most probably it is either reflux induced or purely autonomic esophagal spasms. It is a result of prolonged stress.