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I can feel this extra tongue ( epiglottis?) in the back of my throat, behind my tongue. i haw relfux and chronic post-nasal drip. is that normal?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Growth: If it is bothering you or causing vomiting, weight loss, irritating, then see an ENT. You may have a polyp or just inflammation from the reflux and post nasal drip.

Answered 3/11/2016

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A member asked:

I can feel this extra tongue ( epiglottis?) in the back of my throat, behind my tongue. i haw relfux and chronic post-nasal drip. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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