What Increases Your Chances of Having a Lump in Your Throat?
What Increases Your Chances of Having a Lump in Your Throat?
What's This About?
Some people are more prone to experiencing that strange lump-in-the-throat feeling. Discover what factors might increase your risk.
Contents
- Age and Gender
- Psychological Factors
- Reflux and Throat Issues
Age and Gender
Globus sensation can occur at any age, but it is more common in people aged 40 to 64. While it affects both genders equally, women are more likely to seek medical attention for it.
Psychological Factors
Stress and mood disorders can increase the likelihood of experiencing globus sensation. Individuals with anxiety or depression may report higher instances of this sensation, but it doesn't mean everyone with globus has a psychological disorder.
Reflux and Throat Issues
People with acid reflux or throat muscle issues are more likely to feel that lump. Reflux can irritate the throat, while muscle issues might cause an unusual sensation due to abnormal throat movements.
FAQs
Who is most likely to have globus?
People aged 40 to 64 and those with stress are more prone.
Is globus linked to psychological disorders?
Yes, stress and mood disorders can be linked.
Does reflux increase the risk?
Yes, reflux might irritate the throat and increase risk.
The Bottom Line
Are you at risk for that mysterious throat lump sensation?
Additional References
- Sperber AD, Bangdiwala SI, Drossman DA, et al. Worldwide Prevalence and Burden of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, Results of Rome Foundation Global Study. Gastroenterology 2021; 160:99.
- Chen CL, Szczesniak MM, Cook IJ. Evidence for oesophageal visceral hypersensitivity and aberrant symptom referral in patients with globus. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2009; 21:1142.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.