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What Does A Hard Lump In Throat Indicate?
Question: hallo, i am a 22 year old male. when i stretch my neck, i feel a Hard Ball or something in the middle of my throat, just below my XXXXXXX apple. is this normal?
also, i have had the need to clear my throat many times a day for more than 3 Month time now. My doctor couldnt hear anything in My breathing so he thougjt it was just a long cold.
i have no pain what so ever.
also, i have had the need to clear my throat many times a day for more than 3 Month time now. My doctor couldnt hear anything in My breathing so he thougjt it was just a long cold.
i have no pain what so ever.
Brief Answer:
Thyroid or laryngeal pathology suspected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Feeling a hard ball in the middle of the throat could be due to thyroid enlargement.
As you have mentioned that you feel the need to clear the throat many times a day, the hard swelling could be due to some laryngeal swelling.
Thus, on the basis of history, I am of the opinion that the swelling is due to thyroid swelling or due to laryngeal swelling.
I would suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for clinical assessment.
An ultrasound of the neck may also be required to know the status of thyroid.
Management of the condition can be done once diagnosis is made.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Thyroid or laryngeal pathology suspected.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Feeling a hard ball in the middle of the throat could be due to thyroid enlargement.
As you have mentioned that you feel the need to clear the throat many times a day, the hard swelling could be due to some laryngeal swelling.
Thus, on the basis of history, I am of the opinion that the swelling is due to thyroid swelling or due to laryngeal swelling.
I would suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for clinical assessment.
An ultrasound of the neck may also be required to know the status of thyroid.
Management of the condition can be done once diagnosis is made.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
okay that sounds manageable. obviously the first Thing that Comes to mind is cancer, so im glad to hear you dont think it is that.
so I take that your throat is not supposed to feel like that? is the spot below the XXXXXXX apple supposed to be soft?
thank you very much for your help, doctor.
so I take that your throat is not supposed to feel like that? is the spot below the XXXXXXX apple supposed to be soft?
thank you very much for your help, doctor.
Brief Answer:
Swelling may be hard or firm
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
The swelling on the neck could be hard or firm.
Clinical assessment will further t
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Swelling may be hard or firm
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
The swelling on the neck could be hard or firm.
Clinical assessment will further t
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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