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  • Male
  • 24 Years
  • 23/01/2025

I've been having a lot of pain around my throat, especially near my neck. These pains have been on and off for a while, but for the past 34 days, they've gotten worse. I've noticed a small lump near my Adam's apple, almost like a clot. Has anyone experienced something like this? What should I do?

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The persistent and worsening throat pain, along with a palpable mass near the Adam's apple, warrants urgent medical attention; consider consulting an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist

Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...

Consult a Ent Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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