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Can anxiety make your throat feel tight?

I am a 30 year old male. I wonder if anxiety can make your throat feel tight?

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Absolutely. Anxiety can cause an array of physical symptoms.
Yes, anxiety such as when you have a panic attack, you may feel like a choking sensation, but not really choking, which may stay for a few minutes.
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Yes, anxiety can be manifested in many different ways, such as tightness in the chest and/or throat, dry mouth, tremors (shakes) numbness, and tension in the different parts of the body. It can also vary in intensity from mild to very intense sensations. If you’re experiencing any of the listed symptoms quite often, you might benefit from the professional consultation, where your symptoms will be evaluated comprehensively.
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Yes, anxiety can definitely make your throat feel tight.