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Sent to Health Experts February 23 2008 at 4:49 AM
   

I feel as though I have a popcorn kernal stuck in the back of my throat, and have been doing a lot of throat clearing. The feeling does go away every once in a while, but is mainly consistant. Any ideas what it could be?

 

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Female, Age: 28, Massachusetts

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gone to PCP, she was unable to see anything, have made appt with ENT, but it has had to be reshedualed numerous times

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February 23 2008 at 4:50 AM (1 minute and 30 seconds later)
         

Hello,

Do you have any problem in breathing? Any cough or sore throat? Do you have nausea?Are you suffering from stress or anxiety?Age and sex?



Edited by Med_help on February 23 2008 at 4:51 AM
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February 23 2008 at 4:55 AM (4 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
Ther is no SOB, nausea, or vomitting. There is an occasional cough, and I would not say that I have a sore throat,but it feels raspy. I am experiencing stress I am a full time nursing student, working and have a family. Female 28y
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February 23 2008 at 5:01 AM (5 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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Well, there is a condition called--Achlasia , when the oesophageal sphincter can not make proper relaxation. It can cause symptoms similar to what you have. Another condtion called-Esophageal stricture causes narrowing to the food track.

Throat examination and Chest x-ray, Barium X- ray and endoscopy can be considered. As such you should see Doctor, for clinical evaluation and further tests.

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