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[|Human|] I have a lump in my throat that comes and goes. sometimes its hard to swallow (no sore throat) and it also feels like my tongue is swollen in the back (also comes and goes, i have had my tonsills removed). my neck near my shoulders has been stiff for a week. what could be going on? am i sick, is it my GERD?
[|AI|]  Hi! Thanks for writing to Chat Doctor! After going through your description of the problem of dysphagia, I feel, if I were your treating doctor, I would like to consider following possibilities:1. Globus hysterics: just an annoying sense of throat lump without any anatomical abnormality 80% possibility2. HERD as you mentioned 15% possibility3. Esophageal candidiasis 5% possibilityTherefore, you must see a gastroenterologist for a close detailed examination, endoscopy if necessary and necessary treatment. Hope this helps you.