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When i swallow it feels like a knife is cutting my throat. it doesn't happen all the time but maybe once or twice every so often.

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Dr. David Kam answered

Possible causes: Canker sores way back in your tongue, throat or epiglottis. Eagle's syndrome another possibility. See an ENT doctor when symptoms are active

Dr Coleman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/9/2019

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A member asked:

When i swallow it feels like a knife is cutting my throat. it doesn't happen all the time but maybe once or twice every so often.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Kam answered

Dr Coleman and another doctor agreed

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