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Just vomited and hurts to swallow now and feels lkke lump in my throat. did i pull muscle in my throat or spasm? when will it go away and what can i d

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Lump: Two possibilities. You might have pulled muscle in throat are or when you vomit the acidic contents can irritate your throat and voice box. Clear fluids and an Ibuprofen. rest. I thing you find things will get better.

Answered 1/7/2017

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