Strangling sensation

I keep getting a strangling sensation, my neck feels swollen inside but is only slightly visible at the front. When I swallow you can see an enlargement on one lobe of thyroid. Doctors have said they can feel no lump or enlarged glands. I’ve had a sore throat for a couple of months which the last couple of weeks has gotten worse it’s on one side high up into my throat near voice box. I feel like when I’m speaking I’m putting more effort to prounounce if that makes sense, like my neck is full there. I have my ultrasound tomorrow and just really worried. Doctors keep saying they don’t suspect cancer as I’m only 33 and normal bloods but I feel like symptoms are worsening and this tight strangling feeling in neck is scary. But when I eat it’s completley fine there is no choking sensation or anything. Could anxiety be the cause? 

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  • I have this sensation also with my throat and I was diagnosed with anxiety. It could be globus sensation. Mine started when my dad wasn't very well and diagnosed with Neuroendocrine cancer, the shock and upset caused panic attacks and terrible anxiety which has always been in my throat. If I'm busy I don't notice it so much but when I stop or it crosses my mind I feel it so much more. I've had it for a year and a half now and I pray it will go as quick as it came. I hope your scan goes well and you get the all clear.

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  • I have this sensation also with my throat and I was diagnosed with anxiety. It could be globus sensation. Mine started when my dad wasn't very well and diagnosed with Neuroendocrine cancer, the shock and upset caused panic attacks and terrible anxiety which has always been in my throat. If I'm busy I don't notice it so much but when I stop or it crosses my mind I feel it so much more. I've had it for a year and a half now and I pray it will go as quick as it came. I hope your scan goes well and you get the all clear.

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