Is it throat Cancer?

Question

Asked for Male, 33 Years

I can see a white extra growth near esophagus, Sometimes i feel difficulty in swallowing, not very often though. I am worried if its a throat cancer. No other symptoms i have other than these. Can you help me understand if its something i should worry about? Whom should i consult? any particular doctor/Hospital you suggest?

Answers (1)

20000+ health queries resolved in last month

Articles you may like

Head And Neck Cancer Is A Preventable Cancer

Dr.Suhail Sayed

What are cancers of Head and Neck?Cancers that are known collectively as head and neck cancers usually begin in the squa ... Read more

15

Understanding Cancer Better

Dr.Sandeep Nayak

What is cancer?Cancer is the name given to a group of diseases that behave similarly. There is a wide range of cancers w ... Read more

11

10 Symptoms of Cancer Which Nobody Should Ignore

Dr.Sandeep Nayak

Cancer is an unwanted growth of cells that destroys the healthy environment of the body. The fear associated with it is ... Read more

22

The Stages of Cancer Survivorship

Dr.Naveen Visweswaraiah

MD Andreson Cancer Center categorizes stages of the cancer survivorship as:Living with cancerLiving through cancerLiving ... Read more

2

Simple Lifestyle Tips to Prevent Cancer

Ms.Shreya

Yuvraj Singh always motivates me when I hear about his fight against cancer. I read his book- the test of my life and I ... Read more

13

How to Spot Mouth Cancer ?

Dr. Arunima Chandra

Beating mouth cancer is so dependent on diagnosing it at an early stage. If it is caught early, the chances of surviving ... Read more

0

This question featured in :

Throat cancer radiation mask

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

Dr. Sandeep Dachuri ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 14 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sandeep Dachuri

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 14 yrs exp Bangalore

No one can see their own oesophagus. Most probably you are seeing some whitish thing in your tonsil. Get a ENT SURGEON consultation. If you really have a swallowing difficulty, they may do a barium swallow or endoscopy.

Answered

2/2 people found this helpful

Was this answer helpful?

YES NO

Download FREE Practo app

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE