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On/off lump sensation in throat w/some press.in jaw. comes when anxious/stressed. might be getting sick, feeling slight cough. cancer/tumor??
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Anxiety: Symptoms of anxiety can include uncontrolled worrying, restlessness, increased muscle tension (including jaw), sense of lump in throat irritability, problems with sleep & concentration as well as feeling tired. The sx's you described are suggestive of anxiety. At 19 years old throat/ oral cancer is not likely.
Answered 9/24/2014
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