The feeling of obstruction in the esophagus from time to time can be considered to be related to reflux esophagitis, esophageal cancer, and diseases such as pharyngolaryngitis or tonsillitis.
1. Reflux esophagitis: During the onset of reflux esophagitis, gastric acid reflux can stimulate the esophageal mucosa, resulting in congestion and swelling of the esophageal mucosa affecting the downward movement of food, which triggers the symptom of obstruction in the esophagus. During the onset of esophagitis, patients are prone to heartburn, acid reflux and retrosternal pain or burning sensation after meals when lying down or bending over;
2. Esophageal cancer: esophageal cancer is a kind of malignant tumor disease that occurs in the esophagus, and the existence of cancer mass will also affect the downward movement of food and lead to the symptom of obstruction in the esophagus. During the onset of esophageal cancer, patients may suffer from decreased appetite, progressive obstruction, choking, coughing, difficulty in eating, vomiting blood, tarry stools, emaciation, fatigue and other clinical symptoms;
3. Pharyngitis or tonsillitis: pharyngitis or tonsillitis is a common upper respiratory tract infectious diseases, the stimulation of inflammation can lead to pharyngeal mucosa or tonsil enlargement, which can also affect the speed of food downstream, resulting in patients with esophageal obstruction symptoms. During the onset of the disease, the patient may have a dry, itchy and painful throat, hoarseness, cough and fever and other clinical manifestations.
There are many possible causes of esophageal obstruction. If necessary, it is recommended to go to the Gastroenterology Department or the ENT Department of the hospital to undergo electronic laryngoscopy, gastroscopy and other related examinations, and then listen to the doctor’s opinion.