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I constantly feel like i got something in my throat(no pain, food goes down fine) i decided to palpate my esophagus. i feel a hard lump on left side of esophagus. i don't feel a lump on the right? what could this be? is this normal?

Q: i constantly feel like i got something in my throat(no pain, food goes down fine) i decided to palpate my esophagus. i feel a hard lump on left side of esophagus. i don't feel a lump on the right? what could this be? is this normal?

: With an asymmetric "hard lump" in the general area of the esophagus, obtain a referral to an ENT physician for an exam and further studies to determine the cause.

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With an asymmetric "hard lump" in the general area of the esophagus, obtain a referral to an ENT physician for an exam and further studies to determine the cause.

Answered 7/19/2023

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A member asked:

I constantly feel like i got something in my throat(no pain, food goes down fine) i decided to palpate my esophagus. i feel a hard lump on left side of esophagus. i don't feel a lump on the right? what could this be? is this normal?

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