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Q: Tight throat and anxiety

asked by: lisag on June 12th, 2008

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Hey there...
Ok i am 18 and i have been experiencing a tight throat for a month now. I put it down to some kind of ashtma (never had asthma before). I havnt been to the doctors yet as i have really important exams at school and cant afford the time.

whilst looking at other boards i thought perhaps it was an anxiety problem due to my exams because without them i cant get into university. I have also been panicing about missing my exam, even if i leave half an hour before hand.

Please let me know what you think because i dont want to place it down to anxiety if there is something else.

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bug6692

replied on June 15th, 2008

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thyroids

Alot of times when someone gets stressed or anxious, it can cause their thyroid glands to swell causing them to feel a tight sensation in their throat. It usually goes away. I have had this feeling before also, and it is so uncomfortable!

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