A member asked:

Feeling lump when swallow in my throat when i'm anxious/stressed. feel a cough coming, could this be cancer/tumor?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety Symptoms.: The sensation of a dry mouth, difficulty swallowing and the feeling that there is a lump in the throat is a common anxiety symptom. At your age - a malignancy is not a likely cause. You can always be medically checked for chronic symptoms. Take care.

Answered 4/5/2020

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