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Q: Is Lump in my Throat Stress-Related?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 28th, 2006
Hi! I have this lump in my throat that has just "showed up" each of the past few days after I ate. It is not in the middle of my throat but more to the left side and it does not hurt I can just tell that it is there. It is not hard to breath - just more annoying than anything.

Could this lump be there because I eat so fast because I do not take an "lunch break" - I am all the time answering the phone or trying to do someting for some. Could it be from stress?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on September 6th, 2006
Anxiety & Stress Answer A1420
You can schedule an appointment with your GP to identify if you really have a lump in your throat, or not. If it is necessary, you may also need to be examined by an ENT-specialist. If the examinations indicate nothing (no cause for your symptoms) then they may be caused by anxiety.


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