Hello doctor, I have had a scratchy/hoarse voice for over a month. For the last 7 days I have a feeling as if something is stuck in my throat directly in the center and as if someone is pushing on my throat. I have seen two different ENT doctors. The first one diagnosed me with rhinitis and globus. The second one said my esophagus is a little red and diagnosed me with GERD. I had chest x-ray, CT of chest and neck, all of which came back normal. I had a barium swallow test and the doctor said he saw some reflux. I have also started burping up a little food after I eat and feel a pain in my breast bone. When I searched the internet, it says esophageal cancer. Now I am freaking out and I am so scared. Wouldn't it show up on any of the tests I have had done? Do these sound like symptoms of esophageal cancer? I am a 34 year old mother of three children and I feel devastated. The only thing left to do is an endoscopy, but doctors do not feel I need it and I am scared to get one. Do you think I need an endoscopy and could this be esophageal cancer? Please help.
Hi. The complaints you are describing fit into the following conditions: 1. Chronic laryngitis. 2. GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). If there would have been a cancer, CT scan and barium swallow must have given an idea or hint. Since they were clear it is very unlikely to be an esophageal cancer. Now to help you better I need a few details: Revert back with the asked details to a medical gastroenterologist online -->