Symptom
Globus sensation
Persistent or intermittent, painless sensation of a lump, fullness, or foreign body in the pharynx or cervical esophagus, unrelated to swallowing, in the absence of any demonstrable structural lesion on clinical examination or imaging. Possible causes are acid reflux, esophageal spasm, postnasal drip, voice strain, stress and anxiety.
Also known as: Globus pharyngeus, Globus hystericus, Lump in throat
Referencing diagnoses
- Achalasia
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal diverticula
- Esophageal hiatal hernia
- Esophageal spasm
- Esophageal stricture
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease
- Vocal cord immobility
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