What is Globus Hystericus?
What is Globus Hystericus? Globus hystericus is the persistent feeling of a lump in the throat. Some people describe this annoying sensation as throat tightness – or as a feeling of having phlegm stuck in their throat that they’re unable to clear. Despite these disturbing symptoms, people with globus hystericus are usually able to swallow food and drink liquids normally. Is Globus Hystericus Always a Psychological Problem? There are physical conditions that can cause the feeling of a lump in the throat – and it’s important to rule them out before assuming the symptoms are psychological or related to stress. Any kind of obstruction in the throat, esophagus, or larynx by a tumor or a stricture can cause a sensation of tightness or a lump in the throat. It’s not uncommon for gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD to give a sensation of a lump in the throat. GERD is a condition where acid enters the esophagus from the stomach due to weakness in the flap that separates the two organs. This
