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Tightness in throat, feels like something in there, constant swallowing, caused by stress or acid reflux? i've been more down and stressed lately
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Both: Stress can increase acid reflux which is causing your symptoms. Take antacids and stress relieving prescriptions from your health provider till your symptoms subside.
Answered 9/28/2016
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