2006-11-17 13:06:24 · 4 answers · asked by Alana B 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If the lump in your throat is brought on by emotion and not caused by a physical condition, then it's what doctors call 'globus hystericus' or 'globus sensation'.
Q. You what?
A. It's an exaggerated awareness of the throat muscles going into spasm. For most of us, it happens during the sad bits of a film, or at a wedding, or even a particularly sentimental episode of EastEnders. For others, it can be a more serious stress-related condition.
Q. What happens?
A. The globus sensation is the feeling of having some kind of lump in the throat when there isn't a physical reason for it. Sufferers gasp for breath and feel as if they can't breathe. Some think their Adam's apple has swollen up or moved.
This lump in the throat is often accompanied by sweating, a pounding heart, clammy hands and a dry mouth. There are feelings of panic, fear and anxiety.
Q. Is it life-threatening?
A. No. Even though some people actually have difficulty swallowing, or feel that food is sticking in their gullet, there is no physical reason for it. Your throat won't actually close if there's no physical problem.
Q. What causes it?
A. It's usually linked with depression, or it can be a symptom of a panic attack. Rreassurance and calmer breathing will help the feeling disappear. As a rule, it isn't a problem once the underlying reason for the depression or panic attack has been dealt with. Sometimes, just the realisation that the feeling of fullness in the throat is caused by anxiety is enough to make it stop.
2006-11-17 13:13:05 · answer #1 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
For me, that is a feeling when I'm gonna cry..
Or if I'm really very cooped up.
2006-11-17 13:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same as being choked up over something. It just means you have become overly emotional (positively) about something that you are on the edge of tears. You are overwhelmed with positive feelings that you are having trouble letting out. Butterflies in your stomach means being nervous.
2016-03-19 10:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm....the lump in your throat is from your feelings...most of the times i get that feeling whwne i am sad or when i am about to cry.....so i think it is just that is from you feelings...i hope i answered you question....
2006-11-17 13:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a paper bag and take long deep breath into it
after a couple in mins it should pass
it called anxiety attack
you will over come it in time
big john
2006-11-17 13:10:15 · answer #5 · answered by BIG JOHN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋