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Throat muscle enlargement
I am 19 yrs old n from last few months i can see a small muscle developing on back of the throat at the opening of the oesophagus . Is it harmful ? Is it common ?
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Dr. Sreenivasa Murthy T. M
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
22 yrs exp
Bangalore
You cannot see the opening of the oesophagus when you see your mouth in a mirror, I suspect you are seeing either the uvula or tip of epiglottis both of which are normal structures. If you are keen on confirmation please meet an ENT specialist
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