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Can Anxiety Cause Dry Throat In The Back Of The Neck?

Hi, over the past two days I ve had a really dry throat, and even when I drink water it still feels dry, this dryness is predominantly felt in the back of my neck, I suffer with anxiety aswell, could these be related? If not, what could be cause? Thanks
Wed, 29 Apr 2015
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Yes, anxiety can cause dry throat in the back of hte neck.
Other causes can be the medicines you are taking. Or an old infection of the throat getting cured .
Consult your Doctor for a clinical evaluation and proper treatment if required.
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Can Anxiety Cause Dry Throat In The Back Of The Neck?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Yes, anxiety can cause dry throat in the back of hte neck. Other causes can be the medicines you are taking. Or an old infection of the throat getting cured . Consult your Doctor for a clinical evaluation and proper treatment if required.