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I feel a growing painful lump in my throat to chest when i burp. super painful. i recently had the flu and still have a bad cough what is it? it hurts

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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Could be many things: Something like that could be an esophageal ulcer, polyp or just plain irritation. A gastroenterologist can perform an endoscopy and look for structural abnormalities.

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I feel a growing painful lump in my throat to chest when i burp. super painful. i recently had the flu and still have a bad cough what is it? it hurts

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

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