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Lump in my throat when i swallow; Will it go away?

So this whole thing started about three days ago, when I took some meds and i took them without water, they went down my throat slowly and i think it irritated my throat!! I am just concerned and want to know if anyone else has experienced this and can give me answer to make me feel confident that this will go away soon!

So when I eat, I can feel like an uncomfortable lump feeling in my throat when I swallow, and the food goes down really slowly. Maybe it is acid reflex, bc I have been feeling burning in my chest :-(. I did go to the doc yesterday and he pressed on my stomach and I felt nothing. Then, he prescribed me some Licodaine..a med that you drink that numbs your throat so that you can eat, but I could still feel that uncomfortable lump when I swallow. I also keep burping quite a bit. He says the lump feeling will go away, but I'm wondering when?? I want to be able to eat again like normal, bc I can barely eat anything without it feeling uncomfortable. Any suggestions?? If someone can help me out big with this one, I will give you 5 stars! Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hmm maybe you've irritated your uvula? the "punching bag" like thing in the back of your throat. I know when i irritate mine (be it due to alcohol, dehydration, or dry throat) it swells and i can feel a lump back there. If this is the case you'll be able to see it quite swollen in the back of your throat when you look in a mirror. If you think this is the case I'd drink lots of water and throat lozenges to sooth your uvula and if it doesn't go down in a day or two I'd see a doctor. Also if its allergic maybe benadryl would help. I'm not a doctor and this is just my opinion based on past experiences. See what works for you

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