10. Throat Discomfort: The Constant Irritant
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Imagine an itch that won’t go away, a scratchiness that persists, or a sensation of something being lodged in your throat. For individuals with Zenker’s Diverticulum, throat discomfort isn’t occasional; it’s a constant companion, making even mundane tasks like talking or breathing an ordeal.
The diverticulum, though an anomaly, has a profound impact on the surrounding throat tissues. It’s not just its presence, but also its contents – the trapped food particles, saliva, and air – that irritate the throat lining. This constant irritation leads to a feeling of discomfort, sometimes even pain, making it one of the most troubling symptoms of Zenker’s Diverticulum.(10)
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