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A member asked:
When ii swallow i fell like there is something that blocks my throat,out of curiosity,i touch the inside of it & feell lumps in it.what s the reason?
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Throat: The bumps are probably your taste buds or circumvallate papilla. If you are not sick at this moment, could be dehydration or a sign of acid reflux, less likely thyroid enlargement.
Answered 9/6/2014
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