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A member asked:
More than 15yrs ago as a teen, i used to have a heavy feeling in my throat, like i have swallowed a big lump of food n go down.now its back.whats it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not sure: I'm not sure i know what your problem was and is, but one possibility is enlargement of your thyroid gland. An ultrasound of your neck could check this. If this doesn't show anything, then a look down your throat with a camera scope may be in order.
Answered 3/21/2013
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