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What Causes A Feeling Of Lump In The Throat While Having Anxiety?
Brief Answer:
This is not unexpected and relatively common!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
It is not totally unexpected and for sure it is common with anxiety attacks. This is because the entire body becomes overwhelmed and you can have all these funny sensations. The good news is that they would normally resolve as soon as the anxiety attack is over. For this reason, I will like to know how your anxiety attacks are being managed and how often you come down with this. Are there any other concerns beside anxiety that you would love us to discuss about?
I hope this helps. I wish you well and hope to hear from you on your current management to evaluate whether there is anything more that can be done about it to better prevent and manage any attacks. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
This is not unexpected and relatively common!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
It is not totally unexpected and for sure it is common with anxiety attacks. This is because the entire body becomes overwhelmed and you can have all these funny sensations. The good news is that they would normally resolve as soon as the anxiety attack is over. For this reason, I will like to know how your anxiety attacks are being managed and how often you come down with this. Are there any other concerns beside anxiety that you would love us to discuss about?
I hope this helps. I wish you well and hope to hear from you on your current management to evaluate whether there is anything more that can be done about it to better prevent and manage any attacks. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am no longer being treated for anxiety, i saw my GP earlier in the year and had some sessions over the phone to educate me on anxiety. These sessions have since stopped. My concern with the lump is that i frequently cough up a brown looking mucus, i am smoker and was told this wasnt uncommon, but doesnt help with the anxiety and throat sensation. I am also on lansoprazole for hiatus hernia.
Brief Answer:
If you could stop smoking, this will be helpful!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up question.
I understand your worries and they are totally genuine. I will suggest that you consider stopping smoking. Also, hiatal hernia allows for easy flow of substances from the stomach back to the stomach and this could explain why there is this sensation as well.
For now, consider stopping cigarettes. Avoid alcohol, chocolates and eating soon to bedtime. Equally avoid leaning forward soon after eating as this facilitate food moving into the esophagus and throat that can cause similar symptoms.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more clarifications if need be.
If you could stop smoking, this will be helpful!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this follow up question.
I understand your worries and they are totally genuine. I will suggest that you consider stopping smoking. Also, hiatal hernia allows for easy flow of substances from the stomach back to the stomach and this could explain why there is this sensation as well.
For now, consider stopping cigarettes. Avoid alcohol, chocolates and eating soon to bedtime. Equally avoid leaning forward soon after eating as this facilitate food moving into the esophagus and throat that can cause similar symptoms.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more clarifications if need be.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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