Is Lump in throat caused by Anxiety Disorder? Posted: 12-07-06 22:35pm
I've been having this lump feeling in my
throat. The first time I noticed it was
when I ate jellybeans. Why jellybeans
cause a lump in my throat, I have no idea.
I've looked on the internet for related
symptoms, none of them lead to cancer, but
they have just confused me to the point
where I've been stressing over it. I can't
lie down to sleep anymore, and it's worse
at night than it is in the morning. I've
been popping Rolaids like skittles, but
nothing seems to be working. I've even
taken valium to relieve my stress issues.
At one point in time, it bothers me to
swallow anything and to breathe, feels
like my chest is caving in and it's hard
to breathe at a normal rate. Could this be
all in my head(throat) as in an anxiety
disorder, or is it something completely
different?
Considering the symptoms you report
(trouble swallowing, difficulty breathing,
and stress) you can request diagnostic
examinations by visiting your primary
health doctor and even an ENT-specialist,
if necessary. If there is nothing wrong
with your throat, then remaining
possibility could be anxiety disorder.
There is one neurotic disorder that exists
called 'globus hystericus', wherein a
person believes that there is something in
his throat. In that case, you would need
help from mental health doctor.
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