Read about what the causes and treatment of globus pharyngeus.
Synopsis. Being able to feel a lump in the throat is a common symptom that patients seek an opinion with ear, nose and throat specialists. In this article, Mr Wale Olarinde (consultant ear, nose, throat/head & neck surgeon) discusses the problem of lumps in the throat that cannot be physically felt with the fingers rather than a neck lump, …
Globus sensation is the term used for the feeling of a lump in the throat when there is no mass
Emotional stress can cause a lump.. If you tend to hide your feelings or have difficulty expressing yourself, this may manifest with a tightness in the throat. If you have anxiety, depression or panic attacks, this is called Globus pharynegeus or Globus Hystericus.. This may cause a sensation of a lump in your throat.
Causes of globus or the sensation of lump in the throat can be caused due to infection brought about by certain bacteria such as streptococcus. Tumors can also cause this feeling of lump in the throat.
Lump in throat (globus sensation) is the feeling of having a mass in one’s throat even if there is nothing physically present. This sensation can make it difficult to swallow, and in some individuals there is a visible lump on the side of their neck. Generally, a lump in the throat is not painful
Globus pharyngeus is the term applied to the sensation of a lump or discomfort in the throat. This is a fairly common condition and represents about 5% of new referrals to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. Some feels as a vitamin capsule being stuck, or a part of food like curry leaf, or some […]
Feeling a lump in your throat isn’t uncommon. Many people experience this painless sensation at least once in their lifetime. Feeling a lump, bump, or swelling in your throat without having an actual lump is known as globus sensation. The most important thing that sets globus sensation apart from
Globus pharyngeus makes the throat feel partly blocked. People experiencing this feeling often refer to a lump in the throat. Some others describe the sensation as scratchy, throbbing, tense, or like they have a pill stuck in their throat.
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