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What Causes Recurring Lump In Throat And Stiff Neck?

I have a lump in my throat that comes and goes. sometimes its hard to swallow (no sore throat) and it also feels like my tongue is swollen in the back (also comes and goes, i have had my tonsills removed). my neck near my shoulders has been stiff for a week. what could be going on? am i sick, is it my GERD?
Mon, 16 Mar 2015
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Hi! thanks for writing to HCM!

After going through your description of the problem of dysphagia, I feel, if I were your treating doctor, I would like to consider following possibilities:

1. globus hystericus: just an annoying sense of throat lump without any anatomical abnormality 80% possibility

2. GERD as you mentioned 15% possibility

3. esophageal candidiasis 5% possibility

Therefore, you must see a gastroenterologist for a close detailed examination, endoscopy if necessary and necessary treatment.

Hope this helps you..

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What Causes Recurring Lump In Throat And Stiff Neck?

Hi! thanks for writing to HCM! After going through your description of the problem of dysphagia, I feel, if I were your treating doctor, I would like to consider following possibilities: 1. globus hystericus: just an annoying sense of throat lump without any anatomical abnormality 80% possibility 2. GERD as you mentioned 15% possibility 3. esophageal candidiasis 5% possibility Therefore, you must see a gastroenterologist for a close detailed examination, endoscopy if necessary and necessary treatment. Hope this helps you.. Regards,