by Mark Richardson | May 19, 2023 | Throat
The exact cause of primary Globus Pharyngus is unknown but stomach content reflux with or without overt heartburn, is thought to play a significant role. It has also been found that these symptoms are worse during stress and is more common in certain personality type...
by Mark Richardson | May 9, 2023 | Mouth
A simple release under local or general anesthetic can be done as early as a few months of age. Older children require slightly bigger surgery under anesthetic where the adhesion is released and a small suture placed. Conservative speech therapy is also important with...
by Mark Richardson | Apr 19, 2023 | Throat
I have categorized these into five. Infective These may be viral, bacterial or fungal. The commonest would be the viral...
by Mark Richardson | Apr 19, 2023 | Throat
In primary disease (where there is no obvious cause) the symptoms include having a lump in the throat, something being stuck, a chronic cough, clearing of the throat, hoarseness and a post nasal drip. In secondary Globus Pharyngus there are added symptoms related to...
by Mark Richardson | Mar 20, 2023 | Ear
Treatment of dizziness is cause-specific and may involve surgery, repositioning manoeuvres, radiotherapy, medication, physio, exercise or dietary changes. Medication can be directed at the cause, e.g. anti-viral or simply to sedate the dizzy centre until recovery...
