lump in throat

[kbjobe162]

For about 4 years now, I've had this weird lump in my throat. It's not there all the time but I notice it mostly at night. It feels like I have to keep swallowing my saliva. It keeps me awake and I'm really worried that I have cancer in my esophagus. I rarely get heart burn and it's the only symptom that I have. Is it possible that I have Barrett's esophagus?

[Flycaster305]

I'd get it checked out as Selma suggests and follow her suggestions.  Do you have health insurance?  Have you checked with a doctor?  

If you have Barrett's Esophagus like I do, it's only a pre-cancer, and those of us who have it have a very small chance of it developing into a true cancerous condition.

For your peace of mind and to determine what you are experiencing, I'd contact your doctor asap.  If insurance is an issue, please privately email me and I have ideas to get you help.

[selmaS]

  Hi..there is a condition known as Silent reflux  that can do this...and the sooner u go to the Dr and get treatment the better chance u have of preventing this developing into Barretts.

Left untreated and family history....nething is possible.

Go to the Dr...modify ur diet and lifestyle to help reduce the effects if u do in fact have reflux issues.Elevate the head of ur bed, do not lie down for 3 to 4 hrs after eating....avoid spicy foods, sodas, greasy foods....nething that triggers this issue...acidic foods like OJ...tomato sauce....dairy.

http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Gastroenterology/Symptoms-of-Laryngopharyngeal-Reflux-are/show/779?cid=236