My esophagus feels like somethings in there?

Question

A few weeks ago I got news of a transfer with my job to a new state.

Around the same time I've felt like somethings in my esophagus, my heart feels like it's skipping a beat about every 5 minutes and when I wake up (and stretch), I feel as if I'm going to faint if I continue with the stretch.

So I immediately stop the stretch, and my feelings return to normal (no tingling anywhere, just extreme lightheadedness if I continue with the stretch) and only in the morning.

I have a heartrate of about 75 bpm, my breathing is about 14 breaths per min. I workout (raising my heartrate to about 160) with no problems or pain.

I don't feel nervous, my blood pressure is normal, don't have difficulty swallowing, no nausea or pains anywhere. and I don't feel dizzy any time throughout the day.

I'm making an appointment to see the doc next week.

Any thoughts on what may be happening?
P.S. I'm also a light smoker (less than a pack a day). I know! I'm trying desperately to stop.

I don't always have the feeling of something being stuck in my esophagus, or at least it's not noticeable at times. It's only been about 3 weeks and for a week, I'd hadn't noticed anything.

I eat plenty of vegies and fruits, very very little red meat. In fact very little meat at all. I don't drink (ever!), the only drink I had this year was a half of beer.

Other than the smoking, I take very good care of myself. I do 4 miles of intermittent running/walking everyday, the eliptical, then weight training.

No pains in any limbs, no chest pains, nothing!

According to statistics, a heartrate of between 60-100 is normal for people16 years of age up to just over 60 years of age. I ran in place for 2 minutes, my heartrate raised to about 112 bpm. It only took about 3 minutes to return to normal (or about 72-75 bpm). I was told that is preety good and normal.

Answer 1

the only way to find out is to have tests done -- also a neck x-ray to see if there is a tumor in your throat. get it done as soon as you can.

Answer 2

Three possibilities come to mind immediately.

The first possibility is that it's stress related. You've got a big life change coming up soon with the move and it can cause the things that you're experiencing.

Second, you could have a foreign object trapped in your esophagus. People get all kinds of things stuck in their esophagus. Coins, food, batteries, buttons, hair, etc. can and do get lodged in people's esophagus. Even drinking large quantities of water doesn't always force the foreign object through.

Third, the 'lump' could be a tumor. Yea, that brought your stress level right down, didn't it?

The good news is that the doctor will likely do a simple xray; maybe an ultrasound or even a barium swallow. He'll figure out what it is quickly.

Answer 3

I feel the same thing at times - like there's a lump in my esophagus - could be stress, but I also have a haitus hernia, so have to be very careful not to bend over too soon after eating. That is the lack of closure of the stomach valve, or no stomach valve. In my case it's hereditary and surgery is only 50% successful, so I don't opt for it. But seeing that this started at the same time as the new job and the transfer, I would really think you are very nervous. I remember a doctor telling me years ago that he had a patient who swore he wasn't nervous or tense, until one day he went home and kicked the cat. We are never completely aware of how something affects us - it can be subconscious.

Answer 4

A resting heart rate of 75 is kind of high for someone in really good shape. I agree that a lot of the symptoms sound anxiety related, but to ease your mind, you could go in for a nice thorough physical.

A move is a big stressor, and some relaxation exercises or yoga might help you train your body to deal with the stress in a more productive way. It may also help you with the smoking cessation. Best wishes.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

sounds like your thyroid.
Same thing would happen to me on and off for months until I was finally diagnosed.
schedule a visit with your doctor, describe your symptoms to him
he will run simple blood tests.

best of luck

Answer 7

it could be a case of acid reflux/ GERD .
U may also consult a gastrointologist.

check abt the symptoms of GERD by doing google search

Answer 8

Its anxiety. Millions of people live with these feelings everyday.