Lump/scratch in throat when I swallow I'm scared out of my mind

Scaredexftballplyr

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Joined : Sep 2012

Posts : 1

Posted 9/9/2012 8:56 AM (GMT 0)

I'm so scared, my doctor says its from the acid reflux, but I'm so scared its cancer or something. It goes away sometimes and then after I eat it's back... Anyone else ever had the feeling like u had something in the back of your throat that rubs/ feels scratchy

ericapeace2000

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Joined : Mar 2012

Posts : 1110

Posted 9/9/2012 11:28 AM (GMT 0)

Scaredexftballplyr: Welcome to the forum! Many people with reflux have reported that feeling. The chances that you have cancer are very slim. You may want to try chewing non mint gum and watching your diet ( avoid: coffee, caffeine, carbonated drinks, chocolate, tomatoes, onions, alcohol, high fat foods ) and see if things improve. You may want to see a GI doctor as well.

couchtater

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Joined : Jul 2009

Posts : 14475

Posted 9/9/2012 7:25 PM (GMT 0)

That feeling is your body making mucous to protect your esophagus.

What medicines are you taking?

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