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What Causes Feeling Of Bump In Chest Or Throat?

I keep getting the feeling of a bump in my chest or throat it wen away for about a couple of months the drs have said it anxiety my Dr gave me some diazepam and I think they worked so I only took them when jneeded them well its all started again and it scares me just like a second opinion please
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of such an irritating throat lump, I would come up with only one and one possibility that is globus hystericus!

Please take some ranitidine / metochlopramide combination preparation for one week and if still the symptom persists, consult a psychiatrist!

I suggest you to go for an endoscopy also to rule out any pathology in the food canal and to relieve your concerns!

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Arun A's  Response
Hello there,
Yes , a state of anxiety does make you feel like having a lump in your throat. Also, this can be due to a lower level of iron in your blood .Kindly get a blood profile-HB RBC TIBC done. You can also consult a psychologist whibwould guide you in behaviour modification techniques that would help you relax and relieve your anxiety.

Hope this helps,
DR Arun A
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What Causes Feeling Of Bump In Chest Or Throat?

Hi, If I were your treating Doctor for this case of such an irritating throat lump, I would come up with only one and one possibility that is globus hystericus! Please take some ranitidine / metochlopramide combination preparation for one week and if still the symptom persists, consult a psychiatrist! I suggest you to go for an endoscopy also to rule out any pathology in the food canal and to relieve your concerns! Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.