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Movement in throat

2019-03-11 15:36:26
When I press on the side my food pipe in the neck(upper portion) , something moves. It's like a bone or soft bone which pops when I press it. There is no pain or anything. Is it normal??
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This is what called as Laryngeal crepitus. Presence of it is normalcy and absence would mean something wrong

Answered2019-03-15 10:10:44

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That must be the adams apple. Normally present in males. But for removing the doubt, clinical examination might be required. Consult your family doctor

Answered2019-03-14 10:21:43

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