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What causes Clicking or Popping in Throat when Swallowing?
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<p>Click in throat</p><p>Rarely i involuntarily have some clicks in my throat, i also have them in my ears all the time when i swallow, but the main issue is my throat, i dont know how to express myself but i can clench my throat or at least thats how i feel and when i do that i cant inhale through my nose, im 19 years old, im really worried is it possible to clench your throat like close it, i feel the front part of my neck touching my back part of my neck inside my throat because the front part is getting stuck to something, but all that is when i voluntarily do it, i just flex my neck and my adam s bone goes up and it makes weird sounds</p>
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@lupin-it’s sounds like you are someone who is hypersensitive/hyper aware of their body and sounds it makes. Everyone’s auditory sounds in their body resonate differently to them. Clicks in your ears are normal when you swallow, as your
Eustscian tubes open and close upon swallowing. Some people’s louder than others. Other people swallow with more force than others, making you more aware of that area. It sounds like you have become hyper focused on this, which is the cause for you, using the word “worry”. Just remember the body is complex and amazing at the same time. It is constantly working for you at all times. I would look to see if you are spending more time on your own right now and or if you have a way to focus on pleasurable things. You say you are doing this voluntarily. I would assume that if you stopped the voluntary movements and shift your focus, the sounds and worry would fade into the background. Just a thought hope this helps.
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@lupin Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.
You are experiencing involuntary "clicks" in your throat and ears and you are worried.
You will notice that I moved your question to a previous discussion related to "clicks" in the throat. I did this so you could connect with members like @mushroom @nrd1 @shey @geminiman17 @ch665296f @klangston85 that are experiencing something similar and/or have previously discussed this topic.
You want to scroll through the previous posts to look for information and suggestions.
May I ask if you have seen your primary care provider (doctor) about this issue?