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Recommendations Medication To Relieve Constant Discomfort Like Heavy Mucus And A Lump Sensation In My Throat, Possibly Due To Stress-induced Globus Pharyngeus?
Question: Hello, doctor. I am having a feeling of heavy mucous and a lump in my throat. I have seen an ENT and general doctor who see no reason for these symptoms. They are constant and very uncomfortable. The ENT believes it is Global Pharyngeus that he says can be caused by extreme stress and anxiety which makes sense since I am having extreme stress and anxiety. Have u ever heard of these symptoms caused by stress and any idea why it would cause a feeling of mucous and a lump? Also, any suggestions, home remedies, or any med I could get (perscrip or OTC) to relieve this would be very appreciated. Thank u so much.
Brief Answer:
Yes they are cause for globus pharyngeus
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Global Pharyngeus can be caused by variety of factors and anxiety disorders and stress are one of the prominent causes for same. Since your doctors found nothing on examination the chances of stress and anxiety causing symptoms of Global Pharyngeus makes a sense.
The first and most important thing to understand about Global Pharyngeus is that it does not progress to cause increased discomfort and sometime remits its own.
The other way which is most useful inn treatment of Global Pharyngeus in your case is use of cognitive behavior therapy as medications and anxiolytics make little sense if any.
I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks.
Regards
Yes they are cause for globus pharyngeus
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Global Pharyngeus can be caused by variety of factors and anxiety disorders and stress are one of the prominent causes for same. Since your doctors found nothing on examination the chances of stress and anxiety causing symptoms of Global Pharyngeus makes a sense.
The first and most important thing to understand about Global Pharyngeus is that it does not progress to cause increased discomfort and sometime remits its own.
The other way which is most useful inn treatment of Global Pharyngeus in your case is use of cognitive behavior therapy as medications and anxiolytics make little sense if any.
I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks.
Regards
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