Published on: 7/9/2025
What could be the reason for feeling a lump in my throat?
Feeling a lump in your throat, often known as globus sensation, may be due to various reasons like muscle tension or conditions affecting the throat muscles.
Explanation
Feeling like there is a lump in your throat is called globus sensation. This feeling can happen for different reasons. One reason might be tension or tightness in the muscles of the throat. Sometimes, the muscles in the upper part of the throat can become tight or 'hypertensive', which means they are working too hard or are too tense.
Other medical conditions can also cause this feeling. These conditions may affect how the muscles in your throat work or feel. It is important to know that this sensation is common and often not a sign of something serious.
If you are worried about this feeling or if it doesn’t go away, it is a good idea to talk to a doctor. They can help figure out what might be causing it and suggest ways to make it feel better.
(References)
- Koutroumpakis F, & Richards D. (2025). What's with the Lump in the Throat? Globus, Dysphagia .... Otolaryngologic clinics of North America, 40133104.
- Corso MJ, Pursnani KG, Mohiuddin MA, Gideon RM, Castell JA, Katzka DA, et al. (1998). Globus sensation is associated with hypertensive upper .... Digestive diseases and sciences, 9690388.
- Lee BE, & Kim GH. (2012). Globus pharyngeus: a review of its etiology, diagnosis and .... World journal of gastroenterology, 22654443.
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