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Does globus pharyngis ever go away? ive had a spasm in my throat for a few months and now im pretty worried, doctors saw nothing.

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Depends on cause.: Globus Pharyngitis is the inflammation of one or more parts of the throat due to GERD(common cause) esophageal dysmotility, laryngo-pharyngitis or psychogenic causes. To get better, one must find the cause to eliminate it. It is not a true dysphagia so you can still swallow but it is annoying.

Answered 7/20/2014

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Thyroid and iodine : An enlargement of the thyroid can also cause the same symptoms. An enlargement of the thyroid gland can be caused by an deficiency of iodine and subsequent hypothyroidism known as a goiter. It enlarges on the outside but also enlarges inwardly. Thus can cause the discomfort when swallowing.

Answered 7/21/2014

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