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Q: Treating Dry, Sore Throat with Lumps..related to Stress?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 17th, 2006

I have recently been feeling very stressed and i'm not to sure why!

I keep getting mild head aches, a very dry sore throat that feels like there is some thing stuck there it looks like there is lumps in my throat as well, on a few occasions I have had the feeling my heart is getting very tight as well as aches and pains in my body. On a few occasions I have felt very uptight and uneasy not able to concentrate on anything.

A few people I have mentioned this to have told me it is stress related, and that I may be having panic attacks on occasion. I keep getting very worried about this feeling and lumps in my throat as its been there for a while, can you confirm if this is a reaction to stress. I would be great full for any advise, as well as recommendations for natural remedies I may be able to try!

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 22nd, 2006

Anxiety & Stress Answer A1361

You can visit your GP (General Practitioner) to examine possible causes for irritation in your throat. If necessary, s/he might send you to an ENT-specialist. If everything is OK, (there is nothing in your throat) then it is possible that your symptoms are stress-related.

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