I'm a bit worried because it always feels like there's a lump or something stuck in my throat. Eating is fine, and I don't have trouble swallowing food, but when I just swallow my saliva, it feels like there's something tight in there. Can you help me understand what's going on?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Your symptoms suggest:

Pulsatile tinnitus (abnormal sounds)

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) causing dizziness

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder

Consult an:

ENT specialist

Audiologist

Neurologist (if dizziness persists)

In the meantime, try:

Relaxation techniques

Avoiding loud noises

Keeping your head still while sleeping

Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...

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Answered 04/07/2025

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