I feel like something is stuck in my throat, and I get a metallic taste. What to do?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have few symptoms for a month, like sour or metallic tongue, usually when I eat some food. I feel like I have something stuck in my throat, and I do not feel like eating anything. I feel short of breath. However, some relief if I burp, I also have to clear phlegm from my throat all the time.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It seems there is a problem with your food pipe.

Acid reflux, regurgitation of food, choking and frequent salivation, and sometimes vomiting are all symptoms related to food pipes (esophagus). The metallic taste of tongue, food stuck, and difficulty swallowing are just part of the armamentarium of symptoms of any disease affecting food pipe. Many disorders could cause such symptoms, namely esophageal diverticulum, motility disorders, eosinophilic esophagitis, or some anatomical variations of the food pipe. These all disorders can reasonably be excluded on the basis of good history and some common investigation; rarely an endoscopy is required to confirm the diagnosis. Since with limited history, I am unable to make any diagnosis at the moment. But I tried to provide you the possibilities.

I recommend you some testing, just get it done and come back to discuss.

I hope this will be helpful.