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I always feel like my throat is tight,i have a huge lump in my throat,trouble breathing sometime.i have lpr,silent reflux,gerd,gastritis.what is this?

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Lump in throat: This could be due to reflux, thyroid enlargement growing inward, or even anxiety which can create a sensation of something in throat.

Answered 7/21/2018

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