I'm really worried because for the past 8 months I've had this burning feeling in my throat. It always feels tight, like something's stuck in there. It's pretty uncomfortable. Has anyone else experienced this, and should I be concerned? What could be causing these sensations?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Water in the ear can be uncomfortable.

Since ear wax drops aren't providing relief, try:

Ear drying drops (e.g., Otoferm) to help evaporate water

Tilt your head to the side and gently pull on the outer ear to help water drain

Use a warm compress or dry towel to help relieve pain and fullness

If symptoms persist or worsen, consult an ENT specialist to rule out:

Ear infection

Eardrum damage

Blockage

Avoid using cotton swabs (Q-tips) to avoid pushing water further into the ear.

Dr. Anshul Suggests...

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I've been experiencing this tightness or squeezing sensation in the upper right side of my chest for over a year now, and it seems to be getting worse. My chest X-ray came out normal, but I also have Gilbert's syndrome, which is adding to my fatigue. I'm really worried about what's going on. Could you help figure out what's causing this?

Ecg and chest x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

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I've had a chronic fissure for the past 6 months and was on cefadroxil plus supportive treatment for 3 months prescribed by a surgeon, then switched to rifaximin 400mg with laxatives and local metrogy for another 3 months but I still have burning around the anal ring. The doctor says my anal canal isn't constricted and spasms have reduced so surgery isn't needed, but when I pass hard stools, my sentinel piles flare up and the burning lasts a long time. Why isn't this healing completely and what else can I try?

conservative therapy is advised to the patient.

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I'm having a bit of trouble with my breathing every evening; it feels like some sort of shortness of breath. I suspect it might be linked to acid reflux because when I manage to get rid of some gas, my breathing seems to return to normal. The feeling's pretty uncomfortable when the gas is there, and I'm starting to worry if there might be a lung issue going on. Could this be something related to my lungs, or is it really just about the reflux? Any guidance would be really appreciated.

Visit your Physician for appropriate management

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