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Tightness in neck, strangling sensation, urge to swallow, discomfort around adams apple. had it for a few months. what is it? which doctor to see? :(
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Primary care : Have neck and thyroid examined. An ENT doc would be a specialist. Also consider a swallowing test and rheumatoid tests for scleroderma.
Answered 12/6/2015
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