foreign body in throat

[joeyjoetta]

I have a bony protrusion which I can feel  in my throat.   It is driving me crazy..  I saw EENT  specialist  who ordered MRI..  My  throat is very very  irritated.  He thinks it is coming off my cervical  spine  I live in N.B. Canada  

[joeyjoetta]

I can put my finger on this osteophyte or what ever it is called and follow it right to my cervical spine.  I can move it.  It  is aggravated severily by eating  and I have to eat soft foods. I know this is rare  but  it makes my throat very sore . It feels like it is growing. and pressing on something.I know removing  would be difficult. I had surgery  for EAGLES  SYNDROME.I am in Canada.  Do you of a  good Neurosurgery in Canada?

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

The ‘mass sensation’ in your throat could be globus, which indicates that one of the muscles along the way is tightened. Although globus usually doesn't represent a serious problem, when present steadily for more than two weeks or intermittently for two or three months, a thorough examination of the oral cavity and throat is in order, especially in smokers. The most common cause for this symptom is infection, usually viral. Masses and tumors and incoordinated contraction in the upper oesophagus and psychological stress could also cause the sensation. It would be best to have this evaluated by a primary care physician or a neurologist for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Hope this helps.

Take care!