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What Causes Constant Feeling Of Having Lump In Throat?

I have a continuous feeling that there's a lump in my throat, between the mouth and the Adam's apple, and the feeling increases with activities such as sneezing/coughing/laughing which give the feeling that the lump goes up towards the mouth. There's an increased tendency to swallow and also increased gag reflex. There's no pain, but annoyance. The feeling is present for the last 2 months.
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

The feeling of lump in throat as mention in query in a condition known as 'Globus pharyngis' . The lump feeling in throat that is globus pharyngis is often caused by inflammation of one or more parts of the throat, such as the larynx or hypopharynx, due to Cricopharyngeal Spasm, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), Laryngopharyngeal reflux also known as silent reflux.

I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , swab test ,blood test or CT scan of that par to find out the exact cause .

Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , antibiotics or medicines to decrease acidity due to reflux like ranitidine and omeprazole .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Constant Feeling Of Having Lump In Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. The feeling of lump in throat as mention in query in a condition known as Globus pharyngis . The lump feeling in throat that is globus pharyngis is often caused by inflammation of one or more parts of the throat, such as the larynx or hypopharynx, due to Cricopharyngeal Spasm, gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), Laryngopharyngeal reflux also known as silent reflux. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order X-ray , swab test ,blood test or CT scan of that par to find out the exact cause . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants , antibiotics or medicines to decrease acidity due to reflux like ranitidine and omeprazole . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Dr. Harry Maheshwari