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What Causes Numbness On Side Of My Throat?

Had ACDF C5-C7 2 months ago. some numbness on side of throat above scar. Now I have tightness and numbness that seems to be getting worse. also just had thyroid blood test showing elevated peroxidase antibodies. should I contact neurosurgeon about numbness or the ENT?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hi
first u should contact ENT surgeon to rule out causes in throat .
if throats examination is clear and nothing abnormal is found , then u need to consult neurosurgeon .
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What Causes Numbness On Side Of My Throat?

hi first u should contact ENT surgeon to rule out causes in throat . if throats examination is clear and nothing abnormal is found , then u need to consult neurosurgeon .