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What Causes Numbness On Side Of My Throat?
Had ACDF C5-C7 2 months ago. some numbness on side of throat above scar. Now I have tightness and numbness that seems to be getting worse. also just had thyroid blood test showing elevated peroxidase antibodies. should I contact neurosurgeon about numbness or the ENT?
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
hi
first u should contact ENT surgeon to rule out causes in throat .
if throats examination is clear and nothing abnormal is found , then u need to consult neurosurgeon .
first u should contact ENT surgeon to rule out causes in throat .
if throats examination is clear and nothing abnormal is found , then u need to consult neurosurgeon .
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