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Why when i swallow sometimes i'll feel a lump in my throat that won't seem to go away with water?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Throat lump: Lumps in the neck can sometimes be a variety of things, like normal salivary glands or lymph nodes. Other things such as congenital mass and cysts can also occur. You could also have something like a tumor. It is best to have it looked at to make sure you know what it is so you can get the right treatment, if you need it.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Why when i swallow sometimes i'll feel a lump in my throat that won't seem to go away with water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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