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Past few months i felt sensation that smth is stuck in my throat. thought it was my anxiety but days ago i looked inside and i saw my epiglottis sticking up my neck. doctor said that she cant see my epiglottis but since then i cant stop being scared?
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Get a modified barium swallow. This will visualize the swallowing mechanism and the epiglottis. If there is anything there, it will be seen,and you then may need an EGD. If there is nothing there, it will give you leave of mind ..
Answered 5/21/2021
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