Lump in the Throat
The sensation wherein a person feels a lump or mass in the throat is medically known as the globus sensation. The term globus describes the symptom of throat fullness or lump in the throat. Others have specifically identified globus as a functional syndrome that has no organic association, termed globus syndrome and globus pharyngeus. One of the gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms is globus sensation. This condition makes a person clear their throat frequently. It can also cause hoarseness, chronic throat clearing, voice change, and globus sensation.
Stomach acid entering the esophagus can cause the feeling of muscle tension or swelling in the throat’s tissue. This lump in the throat could indicate inflammation of esophageal tissue and structures. This may feel like a lump or blockage in the throat area. It is also possible for the gastroesophageal reflux disease to push up into the larynx and pharynx, which also creates the globus sensation.
Globus may be attributed to reflux going past the esophagus into the hypopharynx, causing irritation and inflammation to the laryngeal tissue. However, it can be challenging to detect as individuals often do not get the symptoms of heartburn or indigestion.
