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Waking up every morning anxious with throat feeling numb. feels weird to swallow but don't choke on anything.

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Globus sensation?: It's uncertain from your question but if you are feeling anxious that could give you a sensation of something in your throat or tightness in your throat. This often anxiety related sensation is called globus sensation.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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