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Child's Adam Apple Feels Like It Has Shifted Downwards. What Could It Be?

Hi doc! My son s adam s apple feels like it has shifted downwards and there is a funny feeling - as if something is constantly going downwards - what could it be doc - it is night time now on a sunday - do I neeed to rush to the hospital or can monitor it till tomorrow morning ?
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for your query.
The Adam's apple usually doesn't shift in its position, but usually move with each act of swallowing.
If there are no other complaints and child is healthy, active, there is no need to rush to the hospital.
Look for any symptoms and monitor the child.
If you still concerned, take him to the pediatrician.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Child's Adam Apple Feels Like It Has Shifted Downwards. What Could It Be?

Hi, Thank you for your query. The Adam s apple usually doesn t shift in its position, but usually move with each act of swallowing. If there are no other complaints and child is healthy, active, there is no need to rush to the hospital. Look for any symptoms and monitor the child. If you still concerned, take him to the pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.