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I've been feeling thati have a cricopharyngeal spasm, or lump in my throat for a month, i've seen ent and they couldnt see anything, will it ever go?

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Dr. David Earle answered

Maybe: This is a very common sensation, without a known cause or treatment. It's also referred to as globus sensation. It's not dangerous, but annoying. Common in people with reflux disease (GERD). Hope this helps!

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Answered 7/6/2014

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A member asked:

I've been feeling thati have a cricopharyngeal spasm, or lump in my throat for a month, i've seen ent and they couldnt see anything, will it ever go?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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