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I always have this lumpy feeling in the back of my throat. is there something wrong with my digestive health?

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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

Possibly: This is a non-specific symptom and could be due to esophageal reflux, sinus disease, allergies or others.

Answered 2/2/2013

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Dr. Olivia Liao answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See ent or gi: Many structures at the back of throat. Could be nothing or something serious. Needore info but an ENT doctor would be a place to go.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I always have this lumpy feeling in the back of my throat. is there something wrong with my digestive health?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Sidney Vinson answered

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Dr Ali agreed

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