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{{SK}} lump in the throat, lump in one's throat
{{SK}} lump in the throat, lump in one's throat, globus hystericus, pharyngeal globus, globus
 
==Overview==
==Overview==
'''Globus pharyngis''' (also known as '''globus sensation''', '''globus''' or, somewhat outdatedly, '''globus hystericus'''; commonly referred to as having a "'''lump in one's throat'''") is the persistent sensation of having [[phlegm]] or some other sort of obstruction in the [[throat]] when there is none. Swallowing can be performed normally, so it is not a true case of [[dysphagia]], but it can become quite irritating.


Globus pharyngis is defined as the persistent sensation of having [[phlegm]] or some other sort of obstruction in the [[throat]] when there is none.
==Pathophysiology==
The "lump in the throat" sensation that characterizes globus pharyngis is usually due to the [[inflammation]] of one or more parts of the throat such as the [[larynx]] or [[hypopharynx]].  It may also be caused by [[anxiety disorder]]s.
The "lump in the throat" sensation that characterizes globus pharyngis is usually due to the [[inflammation]] of one or more parts of the throat such as the [[larynx]] or [[hypopharynx]].  It may also be caused by [[anxiety disorder]]s.


==Causes==
==Causes==
===Causes In Alphabetic Order===
===Causes In Alphabetic Order===
*[[Anxiety]]
*[[Conversion disorder]]
*[[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]]
*[[Psychiatric condition]]
==Differentiating Globus from other Disorders==
Swallowing can be performed normally, so it is not a true case of [[dysphagia]], but it can become quite irritating.


The "lump in the throat" sensation has also been found in some cases to be caused by [[heartburn]] ([[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]]) where the acid in your stomach can back up into the esophagus and sometimes into the back of the throat.
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:11, 29 July 2012

Globus hystericus
ICD-10 F45.8
ICD-9 300.11
DiseasesDB 31559
MeSH D003291

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Synonyms and keywords: lump in the throat, lump in one's throat, globus hystericus, pharyngeal globus, globus

Overview

Globus pharyngis is defined as the persistent sensation of having phlegm or some other sort of obstruction in the throat when there is none.

Pathophysiology

The "lump in the throat" sensation that characterizes globus pharyngis is usually due to the inflammation of one or more parts of the throat such as the larynx or hypopharynx. It may also be caused by anxiety disorders.

Causes

Causes In Alphabetic Order

Differentiating Globus from other Disorders

Swallowing can be performed normally, so it is not a true case of dysphagia, but it can become quite irritating.

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