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Every time i swallow it feels like i have something at the back of my throat,i just had tonsillitis and felt this way the first time,what do i do?

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Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

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Reflux?: see a doctor and consider getting an endoscopy. Sometimes this can be a sign of chronic acid reflux.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 11/7/2014

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A member asked:

Every time i swallow it feels like i have something at the back of my throat,i just had tonsillitis and felt this way the first time,what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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