A 38-year-old member asked:

Can stress/anxiety cause sore throat/tightening or could the tightening be acid reflux?

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Dr. Adam Trippanswered

Psychiatry 17 years experience

Either or both: Stress and anxiety can contribute to acid reflux which can cause a sore throat.

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