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Lower front part of throat feels weird like swollen or something stuck?

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Throat discomfort: This can be from acid reflux and can also cause nausea, but may also be post nasal drip from nasal allergies. Depending on other symptoms you have, the treatment differs.

Answered 9/13/2013

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Globes pharyngitis: Hello, your symptoms sound like a condition called globes pharyngitis. This is a condition where the lower throat is irritated from either post nasal drainage or juices from the esophagus and stomach that causes a chronic irritation to the sensitive throat mucosal lining. Treatment may include a lownacidndiet, avoid late meals, avoid alcohol, caffeine and tobacco. An ENT eval may be needed.

Answered 3/9/2017

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