Some people feel as if they have a lump or mass in their throat when no mass is actually there. If this sensation is unrelated to swallowing, it is termed globus sensation, or globus hystericus (which does not mean the person is hysterical). If people have the sensation but also notice difficulty
Feeling a lump in your throat might feel worrisome, but many people experience it at least once. Doctors aren’t sure what exactly causes a lump in the throat, but there are some common conditions that may be the culprit.
Globus sensation is the term used for the feeling of a lump in the throat when there is no mass occurring in the area. Usually a globus sensation is perceived but no pathology can be seen upon investigation that could be responsible for the ‘lump like’ feeling in the throat.
Having a constant lump in the throat feeling, such as when swallowing, can be a symptom of anxiety. There are other causes, too. Learn how to eliminate it here.
The occurrence is high in obese persons, persons with hiatus hernia, and persons who smoke and drink alcohol. The feeling of lump in throat may occur as the result of constant irritation of the mucus membrane in the throat, due to …
Oct 20, 2017 · I have another thread regarding this issue but that is quite old now and so I thought I would make a new one with my updated problems. I have been suffering with my throat for over a year now, since last May.
Jan 16, 2015 · Hello Brandy, I have been also diagnosed with acid reflux, and have been given different meds. to treat it, the main issue I have now is that I have the same feeling of something in my throat.
Read about what the causes and treatment of globus pharyngeus.
Nov 13, 2016 · I have been diagnosed by the ENT for reflux and I also suffer from anxiety..as I know anxiety and stress is a big trigger for stomach issues in general.
