I can feel a lump in my throat all the time and I don't know what to do

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When I swallow it feels like there is something stuck there. If I try and have a feel with my fingers it just makes me retch. I have also noticed I have a lot of acid indigestion recently. But I have also put on an awful lot of weight recently so I don't know if it's just caused by weight gain... Don't want to go to doctor as I'm worried they will think I am a total hypochondriac! Should I be worried?? I gave up smoking 6 years ago.

This can happen when you have reflux I think.

Go to the doctor, it could be reflux or a blockage but putting your fingers down your throat won't solve the mystery.

Google GERD, it's acid reflux. it can cause that sensation. Definitely go to your GP. You need medication for that, long term acid reflux can cause damage.

Sounds like Globos - caused by reflux

I would ask the GP but it could be something called "globus sensation" which you can get with reflux. Hope all ok.

How long have you had this ?

Last 3 weeks or so only.

I will look up globus, thank you. Feel a bit daft now as had convinced myself it was malignant

Its GERD. I once had it after overdoing ibuprofen for a few weeks, which caused acid reflux. I was convinced something was stuck there. Had a camera put down my throat to rule out anything untoward and a course of Omaprazole worked wonders.

Definitely don't feel daft but this is a plausible explanation at least. Do ask the GP still as they will take a full history and, as others have said, may prescribe Omeprazole or do other tests.

Post nasal drip. Feels like a lump at the top of my throat. Seems to be triggered by mild allergies and cold weather for me. Nothing serious, just annoying.

Thank you, I will speak to my GP... Seems like such a waste of precious NHS resources. Is a bit embarrassing if it's related to weight gain the medication I am on has made me balloon in weight and lockdown hasn't helped either..! It is worse when I am lying down, it feels like a huge piece of food is stuck!

this needs to be checked out medically.
no one can say it is GERD from a discussion.
it may be. may not.
OP needs to go get it checked properly.