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Over the last few days when i eat i get alittle mucus in mouth and it feels like a lump in my throat and when i swallow its sore going over the "lump"?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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GLOBUS HYSTERICUS: Is the fancy LATIN name for a "lumo in the throat" often seen with anxiety and other "functional" GI disorders. FIRST make sure there is no anatomic problems and get your throat checked out by your PCP (who may refer you to an ENT (Ear Nose Throat)Specialist. Hope this i helpful Dr Z

Answered 3/13/2017

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A member asked:

Over the last few days when i eat i get alittle mucus in mouth and it feels like a lump in my throat and when i swallow its sore going over the "lump"?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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