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Lately i have the feeling that something is stuck or caught in my throat when nothing is there. is this globus hysteria? what should i do?

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Dr. Larry Marcus answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Probably not: Globus hystericus is a feeling of something in your throat when everything else as a possible cause has been effectively ruled out. More commonly, this could be the first sign of gastroesophageal reflus, or gerd. You should see either an ENT and/or a GI doc to find out if there is anything causing this feeling.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Lately i have the feeling that something is stuck or caught in my throat when nothing is there. is this globus hysteria? what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Marcus answered

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