What is that lump in your throat when your trying not to cry?
2007-01-16 04:48:37 · 4 answers · asked by Darcher 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I am not sure, but I am guessing that it really isn't a "lump," but rather your throat muscles contracting, making it feel like there is something in it.
Think about how the other muscles in your body react to different emotionally-charged situations: When a person is afraid, their back and arm muscles tense up (the muscles contract).
When a person is happy and laughing, their stomach muscles tense up (contract) to form a laugh.
I believe that it is the same when crying--your body is producing a natural reaction to the emotional stimuli and is causing the muscles in your throat to contract (making it feel like a lump).
Hope this helps, even though it's just a guess :)
2007-01-16 04:54:59 · answer #1 · answered by LaPrincesse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means you are choked with emotion that you are not able to breathe properly. It feels like there is a lump in your throat. It is the beginning of breaking down into actual tears. But if you are actually referring to a sore throat, then may be I can help you find some home remedies for it. Try this web link - http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-01-17 06:37:13 · answer #2 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably hormones
When I got Thyroid problems I also got that sensation even though I was not upset (I'm treated now w/ medication)
2007-01-16 12:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk....i no what you mean though.....you likecant swallow.....it might be a gland
2007-01-16 12:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by rockstaa LAUREN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋