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When i lay down at night there is a lot of pressure in my neck. like someone is trying to choke me. goes away when i stand?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See physician: That could be problems with glands in your neck such as your thyroid or reflux disease may be the problem. So get checked.

Answered 9/16/2014

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A member asked:

When i lay down at night there is a lot of pressure in my neck. like someone is trying to choke me. goes away when i stand?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

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