 [ Symptoms ] i have some inflammation in my tonsils but i also have a thing hanging beside my uvula that is never been there before it hurts to yawn or stretch the muscles in my throat it feels like my throat is constantly dry like i am swallowing sandpaper [ Disease ] stress is a cause and anxiety is a disorder it depends on you if you can manage the cause you will manage the disorder first step is to decrease the amount of caffeine to once daily then start breathing deeply exercises yoga speedy recovery wishes