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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Globus pharyngis is defined as the persistent sensation of having [[phlegm]] or some other sort of obstruction in the [[throat]] when there is none. | |||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
The "lump in the throat" sensation that characterizes globus pharyngis is usually due to the [[inflammation]] of one or more parts of the throat such as the [[larynx]] or [[hypopharynx]]. It may also be caused by [[anxiety disorder]]s. | The "lump in the throat" sensation that characterizes globus pharyngis is usually due to the [[inflammation]] of one or more parts of the throat such as the [[larynx]] or [[hypopharynx]]. It may also be caused by [[anxiety disorder]]s. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
===Causes In Alphabetic Order=== | ===Causes In Alphabetic Order=== | ||
*[[Anxiety]] | |||
*[[Conversion disorder]] | |||
*[[Gastroesophageal reflux disease]] | |||
*[[Psychiatric condition]] | |||
==Differentiating Globus from other Disorders== | |||
Swallowing can be performed normally, so it is not a true case of [[dysphagia]], but it can become quite irritating. | |||
==References== | |||
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{{Mental and behavioral disorders}} | {{Mental and behavioral disorders}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:11, 29 July 2012
| Globus hystericus | |
| ICD-10 | F45.8 |
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| ICD-9 | 300.11 |
| DiseasesDB | 31559 |
| MeSH | D003291 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: lump in the throat, lump in one's throat, globus hystericus, pharyngeal globus, globus
Overview
Globus pharyngis is defined as the persistent sensation of having phlegm or some other sort of obstruction in the throat when there is none.
Pathophysiology
The "lump in the throat" sensation that characterizes globus pharyngis is usually due to the inflammation of one or more parts of the throat such as the larynx or hypopharynx. It may also be caused by anxiety disorders.
Causes
Causes In Alphabetic Order
Differentiating Globus from other Disorders
Swallowing can be performed normally, so it is not a true case of dysphagia, but it can become quite irritating.