Clicking Throat When Swallowing
Clicking noises in the throat may indicate a condition called globus pharyngeus if a feeling of a lump in the throat accompanies the clicking, explains Dr. Paul Grin for HealthTap. The condition results from tightening of the cricopharyngeal muscle, notes Dr. Christopher Chang for Fauquier Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants of Virginia.
A popping sound could indicate that some of these cartilages are rubbing against each other or against the spine itself. The key thing is that you don’t begin to develop other symptoms such as pain in your throat that is progressing, ear pain, difficulty swallowing, and voice changes. Any of these things would be even more concerning.
I have a lump feeling in my throat & clicking when I swallow liquids/solids. I developed it two days a heavy door fell on to the back of me hitting the back of my head and left …
An ear, nose and throat doctor explains the causes of clicking sounds when you swallow and what can be done about this. For this article I consulted with Dr. Stacey Silvers, MD, of Madison ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery in NYC, who is board certified in otolaryngology; one of her specialties is sinus surgery.
Jun 17, 2010 · The clicking and the heart burn was all caused by acid getting up into my throat. Stress and other factors with me is the biggest issue. If I don’t get enough sleep I …
Jan 28, 2010 · The eustachian tube opens when you swallow, yawn, eat, cough etc and it can make a click / pop. Like, when you are driving up in to the mountains or in a plane and your ears pop! Thats your eustachian tube.
However, experiencing a clicking sound when swallowing may be due to an underlying condition that should be brought to the attention of a medical professional Symptoms of clicking sounds when
Globus pharyngis is the persistent sensation of having phlegm, a pill or some other sort of obstruction in the throat when there is none. Swallowing can be performed normally, so it is not a true case of dysphagia , but it can become quite irritating.
Nov 20, 2006 · Re: Clicking in Throat When Swallowing – GERD symptom? Thanks for the reply, hp I agree that when my throat feels moist, either from eating, drinking – or just a lot of mucous – that the clicking sound isn’t as prominent.
I have succesfully eliminated the clicking in my throat as well as the referred pain I was experiencing in the back of my throat (from TMJ dysfunction). I would suggest seeing a physical therapist regarding your symptoms to evaluate your posture, strength, and muscle length.