gastrointestinal disorders
Lump in Throat
Etiology of Lump in Throat
No specific etiology or physiologic mechanism has been established. Some studies suggest that elevated cricopharyngeal (upper esophageal sphincter) pressure or abnormal hypopharyngeal motility occur during the time of symptoms. The sensation may also result from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) (GERD) or from frequent swallowing and drying of the throat associated with anxiety or another emotional state. Although not associated with stress factors or a specific psychiatric disorder, globus sensation may be a symptom of certain mood states (eg, grief, pride); some patients may have a predisposition to this response. Disorders that can be confused with globus sensation include cricopharyngeal (upper esophageal) webs, Diffuse Esophageal Spasm , GERD, skeletal muscle disorders (eg, 