Any idea what's wrong with you if your throat feels like your being strangled?

Question

I've had the feeling as though I have hands around my throat in the past but only when I've been trying to sleep, which I think was caused by sleep - for the past week or so I've had the feeling all of the time.

I have no physical illnesses or other symptoms (ie no sore throat etc).

Could this be stress-related or should I see a dr?

Answer 1

I know what it feels like because my eldest girl regularly tries to do it to me (th eyounger one does as well but he rhands are too small thank God)

do you think I need to see a doctor

Answer 2

Yes it can be stress and if it is still see your doctor. It may be an allergy or an allergic reaction to something. We can wake up one day allergic and even allergic to something or someone we have never been allergic to before. Every time I get close to a woman with too much perfume my throat clenches and I gag and begin to spurt mucus from my throat. I think I will die - and yet women still douse themselves with perfume rather than bathe every day.

Answer 3

When did it start? It may be a sleep disorder. Describe your sleeping environment and check for really dry air. Remedy dryness with opening windows or a humidifier.You need moist air to breath.
Dont sleep on your back but on your side.
See a sleep disorder doctor.

Answer 4

it could be high blood pressure you probably feel this in aorta
branch were the arteries branch it is the biggest arterie in the body so slightest presure on this feels like your being strangled over weight people feel this because of the presure bye the fat on the neck

Answer 5

i've had that before..... it's stress related... it usually gets better in a couple of weeks... if not, see your doctor...

(i felt like my throat was constricted, but i didn't have a sore throat like u get with an infection or cold......)

Answer 6

This is an anxiety disorder. My friend suffers from it, only with her, it happens when she tries to eat.

It is very common. Google "choking sensation anxiety" and you'll see. There are lots of tips on how to get help.

Answer 7

The symptoms you describe may be an allergic reaction. I'd see a doctor if it's at all possible.

Answer 8

See a Dr you could have many issues. Fear can do this as well as sleep apnea

Answer 9

you should check to see if there are any hands of other things on your neck. that could be the whole thing rite there. lol.

if you feel like you stop breathing or wake up when this happens, or have a shortness of breath when this happens you should see a docter strait away.

Answer 10

i have panic attacks and they can feel just like that, but if you are not sure see the doctor