The feeling of "lump" in the throat of many alarming and anxiety, and most importantly, the desire to understand: what is it? Why there? And from this "ball" to get rid of?
In the days of Hippocrates, "com" in the throat called «globus hystericus» - ie "Globe hysterical". However, it later emerged that this feeling can be caused by other conditions, as well as a variety of diseases.
Causes of "coma"
They are diverse. So the way to a definitive diagnosis can be quite long. For a sense of "coma" in the throat can cause:
- inflammation of the throat (eg, chronic tonsillitis);
- GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease);
- anomaly upper esophageal sphincter;
- stress, anxiety, panic attacks;
- cancer (tumor localization in the throat);
- a foreign body;
- pathology of the thyroid gland.
Diagnosis of the "lump" in the throat
Patients complaining of discomfort in the throat should be written first for a consultation with doctor LORu to exclude inflammatory processes in the throat (tonsillitis is still the same, pharyngitis, etc.). If this doctor "their" diagnosis is not confirmed, it is necessary to ask for direction on esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Such a study is conducted in order to use the special medical equipment to inspect mucosa of the esophagus and determine whether there is a throw of the stomach contents into the esophagus, the underlying GERD.
In addition, the need may ultrasound examination of thyroid gland, and can be - Consultation with a psychiatrist.
Treatment
In order to reduce or completely remove the feeling of "lump" in the throat is necessary to eliminate the problems that cause it. If this reflux is necessary to normalize the acid-producing function of the stomach, as well as to fix the motility of the lower esophageal sphincter.
When the cause is an enlarged thyroid gland, it is worth thinking about the surgical intervention.
Well, if the sense of "coma" - a manifestation of psychiatric illness, help therapy and anti-anxiety drugs (after consultation with a specialist who can identify the more serious problems that require a completely different approach to the treatment).
Do not be disheartened if discomfort in the throat worried for a long time. We must have patience and be sure to see a doctor (I choose the moment, it's better than just going through the "about"). Once the cause is found, provoking such a state, the problem will likely be solved.
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