Globus hystericus

The disturbing sensation of a lump in the throat.

A feeling of not being able to swallow, caused by worry or embarrassment.

Transitory feeling of a lump in the throat that cannot be swallowed or coughed up, often accompanying anxiety or emotional experience; it is thought to be due to a functional disturbance of nerves and muscles affecting the lower throat region.

The medical name for the lump-in the-throat feeling that commonly accompanies crying, depression, anxiety, grief, and emotional conflict. There is no actual lump in the throat, but the sensation can make swallowing difficult or unpleasant. Medical attention is needed only if the condition persists. Treatment depends on the underlying psychiatric disorder.

A lump in the throat felt as a choking sensation in anxiety, hypertension, or panic attacks.

A state where there’s a distressing sensation of having a “lump in the throat”. This perceived lump seems to obstruct swallowing and breathing, but there’s no tangible root cause for this state. If it becomes severe, symptoms may escalate to rapid breathing, or hyperventilation, and signs of a panic attack may follow.

Globus hystericus is most frequently observed in individuals who are dealing with anxiety or depression. The management of this condition typically involves reassuring the person, training them to control their breathing, or providing psychotherapy.