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Lump In Throat And Around Thyroid Area. Why Does It Get Worse? Why Insomnia?

Hi , I have a funny feeling in my throat like there is a lump just under/around my thyriod area I find that this feeling is worse just before my menstral cycle . I sometimes find food getting caught in my throat and it is particulary worse when I lie flat on my backto the piont were i wake up gasping for a breath. I am also have insomnia since this started approx 12mths ago
Sat, 13 Oct 2012
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this is GLOBUS HYSTERICUS.
first consult a ENT specialist. if everything normal anxiety may be the cause.
Then you need some antianxiety drug. Your problem will automatically go away.
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Lump In Throat And Around Thyroid Area. Why Does It Get Worse? Why Insomnia?

this is GLOBUS HYSTERICUS. first consult a ENT specialist. if everything normal anxiety may be the cause. Then you need some antianxiety drug. Your problem will automatically go away.