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What Causes A Lump Like Sensation In The Throat?
End of December had FNA on thyroid nodule then developed a cold . After the cold went away still had swollen feeling in my throat ENT says it is mucous created to guard my esophagus due to gerd. Never any heartburn etc should I get a second opinion? Do not want to take Prilosec he prescribed. I am female age 64. Thanks!
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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I reviewed your query and here is advise.
I think you should do a esofago gastro scophy.
An examination when a tube with camera is passed through esophagus to evaluate the mucosal lining.
Only it can put the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
I reviewed your query and here is advise.
I think you should do a esofago gastro scophy.
An examination when a tube with camera is passed through esophagus to evaluate the mucosal lining.
Only it can put the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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