For about a week now, I've had some discomfort in my throat. I am having trouble swallowing because it feels like something is in my throat (not like choking) it just feels swollen. Yet I have no sore throat or other symptoms at all. you can't notice any swollen lymph nodes or anything by looking at the throat or neck. if I tilt my head back it makes it a little better but I am just wondering what this could be

Maybe if I had X-ray vision, then I could tell you. if you're having swelling in your throat without any other symptoms, then you need some type of imaging or else it's just speculation.

My mother has a similar problem. it could be acid that builds up in your throat. your best bet is to go see a doctor before it gets too serious.

Newswise — Millions of Americans sneeze and wheeze March through June when they use misinformation to manage their spring allergies. To separate fact from fiction and help allergy sufferers feel good all season long, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) and its allergist members, doctors who are experts at diagnosing and treating allergies and asthma, offer the following myth-busting advice:

Myth: Over-the-counter (OTC, or nonprescription) oral antihistamines are just as effective as prescription medicines in controlling your stuffy nose.

Fact: OTC antihistamines can help control some allergy symptoms but they have little effect on relieving a stuffy nose or the inflammation that often occurs with allergies. they also can make you drowsy. if your OTC medicine is not helping your stuffy nose or is causing side effects, your best bet is to see an allergist. “We can prescribe more effective anti-inflammatory medications,” said allergist Dr. Myron Zitt, past president of ACAAI. “But more importantly than that, also we can find the source of your suffering rather than just treating the symptoms.”

Myth: OTC decongestant nasal sprays are addictive.

Fact: OTC decongestant nasal sprays are not technically addictive. however, if you overuse them, it may seem as though they are because you may need to use more and more to get relief from the congestion. To combat this, don’t use an OTC decongestant nasal spray more than three days in a row, and talk to your allergist about prescription nasal sprays containing steroids.

Myth:Eating local honey will combat spring allergies.

Fact:Local honey is made from the pollen of local flowers, so it might seem logical that eating it would increase your allergy tolerance. however, the pollens that cause spring allergies are produced by trees, grasses and weeds, not the showy flowers that bees buzz around. in fact, eating honey can be risky for some people, who could have an allergic reaction. Not all honey is created equal. the less processed the honey, the more likely it will contain allergens, and therefore the more likely it could cause an allergic reaction.

Myth:Pollen allergy won’t lead to food allergy.

Fact:Actually, about one third of people with pollen allergies also may react to certain foods. the reaction – called oral allergy syndrome or pollen-food allergy – is usually mild, including an itchy, tingling mouth, throat or lips. it has to do with similar proteins in the pollens. if tree pollen is your allergen, you might have a reaction to fruit such as apples, cherries or plums, and nuts such as almonds and walnuts. if you are allergic to ragweed, you might be sensitive to melons, bananas, chamomile tea or Echinacea. the reaction usually only lasts a few minutes and is rarely serious, but some people may get an upset stomach or have a more severe life threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. Peeling or cooking the foods may eliminate some of the allergens, but not all. if you experience this type of reaction, consider seeing an allergist to determine the source of your allergies and help you find relief.

Myth:Allergy shots require too much time and are more expensive than taking medicine to relieve symptoms.

Fact:Depending on how bothersome your allergies are, immunotherapy (allergy shots) may actually save you money and improve your quality of life. in fact, a recent study showed that immunotherapy reduced total health care costs in children with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) by one-third, and prescription costs by 16 percent. the shots are similar to a vaccine, exposing you to the allergen (a tiny bit at a time) to help your body build tolerance. as your tolerance increases, your allergy symptoms will be significantly lessened and may even go away, saving sick days and money spent at the drugstore.

Myth:A blood test is the best test to diagnose allergies.

Fact:Actually skin tests are more sensitive than blood tests. in skin testing, the skin on the inside of the arms or the back is pricked with a tiny bit of an allergen. if you’re allergic, the site will become red and swollen. Skin testing is very safe when performed by an allergist, even in infants and young children. But no single test alone provides the entire picture. It’s important to see an allergist, who is trained in diagnosing and treating allergies.

About ACAAI the ACAAI is a professional medical organization headquartered in Arlington Heights, Ill., that promotes excellence in the practice of the subspecialty of allergy and immunology. the College, comprising more than 5,000 allergists-immunologists and related health care professionals, fosters a culture of collaboration and congeniality in which its members work together and with others toward the common goals of patient care, education, advocacy and research.

To learn more about allergies and asthma, take a relief test and find an allergist, visit AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org

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Hi, I am curious to know every and all symptoms of liver disease? I know that there are a few types of liver diseases and illnesses that also occur when it comes to your liver. I also would like to know are there different stages liver disease, if so what are they?

I think your best bet is to look it up on Wikipedia since you are asking quite a lot and most people (myself included) are not going to write a book on the subject here. That is what it would take to answer your question accurately when you say you want "all" the symptoms of liver disease. Keep in mind that the liver has over 500 functions, so you can imagine all the symptoms that could come with that.

There are 4 stages of liver diseases. the staging goes from 0-4. Stage 0 is no fibrosis, stage 1 is some fibrosis, stage 2 is a little more fibrosis, stage 3 is fibrosis with bridging, and stage 4 is when cirrhosis is present. So no matter how much cirrhosis a person might have, whether it be a little or a lot, when any cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) is present, that person is considered to have end stage liver disease (ESLD).

Cirrhosis also has staging of a, B, and C. Stage a is compensated cirrhosis which means there is no symptoms yet. Stage B is the beginning of decompensation which means that symptoms need to be controlled with drug and/or treatments. Stage C is decompensated where the meds no longer are helping much in controlling the symptoms and total failure is near.

Go to Wikipedia and look up cirrhosis. It will tell you all about the different types and symptoms.

You can go to WebMd.com and type in liver disease and get all of your questions answered.

1. over thinking/mistrustful situations
3. trouble focusing and thinking
4. problems with thought processing and organization
5. difficulty understanding complex speech and language
6. seeing images in one's mind which don't exist outside of it
7. difficulty collecting thoughts
8. severe fearfulness
9. jumping to extreme conclusions

do not ask strangers to diagnose over the internet. even a doctor will not diagnose without seeing you. See a doctor. tell them what is going on. That is your best bet to get a correct diagnosis, and correct treatment.

These symptoms could be signs of multiple conditions, none of us on yahoo can help you. BUT please know that they sound serious and you really should see a doctor to discuss it further and get their opinion.

Best wishes.

No one on here could or should diagnose these symptoms. Only a doctor can diagnose EVER.

Go see a doctor.

Sounds like maybe a chemical imbalance. the Doc will try out some different stuff to balance you back out, if your lucky he'll get if right the first time.

being high on shrooms or LSD.