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I feel like i have a lump at the top of my throat - should i be concerned?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes: Yes. Is this something you can see or feel? It may be normal (look up globus) or it may be a problem. See an ENT doc for evaluation.

Answered 4/11/2016

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A member asked:

I feel like i have a lump at the top of my throat - should i be concerned?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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