Why do you get a lump in your throat when you're really upset?
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If the lump in your throat is brought on by emotion and not caused by a physical condition, then it's what doctors call 'globus hystericus' or 'globus sensation'.\n\nQ. You what?\nA. It's an exaggerated awareness of the throat muscles going into spasm. For most of us, it happens during the sad bits of a film, or at a wedding, or even a particularly sentimental episode of EastEnders. For others, it can be a more serious stress-related condition.\n\nQ. What happens?\nA. The globus sensation is the feeling of having some kind of lump in the throat when there isn't a physical reason for it. Sufferers gasp for breath and feel as if they can't breathe. Some think their Adam's apple has swollen up or moved.\n\nThis lump in the throat is often accompanied by sweating, a pounding heart, clammy hands and a dry mouth. There are feelings of panic, fear and anxiety.\n\nQ. Is it life-threatening?\nA. No. Even though some people actually have difficulty swallowing, or feel that food is sticking in their gullet, there is no physical reason for it. Your throat won't actually close if there's no physical problem.\n\nQ. What causes it?\nA. It's usually linked with depression, or it can be a symptom of a panic attack. Rreassurance and calmer breathing will help the feeling disappear. As a rule, it isn't a problem once the underlying reason for the depression or panic attack has been dealt with. Sometimes, just the realisation that the feeling of fullness in the throat is caused by anxiety is enough to make it stop.
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What kind of feeling is it in your throat when you say nagging? like a cough, biley hot feeling, tickle? thickness?  It could be alot of things.  Have you ever had your thyroid checked out with blood work?  I'm not a doctor but if I were you knowing what I do about different illnesses, I would ask for a complete bloodwork check to check out the thyroid, white counts, etc.  Also a sinus xray to see if there really is an infection.  The ear problems could be related to sinus but also you could have an inner or middle ear infection or just fluid in there that needs to be treated.  The lymph nodes are what take the gunk out of your body, they also send antibodies and antigens to fight off problems so it sounds like something might be draining into those nodes.  It could be related to your stomach problems if you had alot of acid reflux, because when you lay down at night, it would back up in the throat and the area between the throat and sinus.  You could have an infection there.  You need to be on a special diet for the bowel and stomach problems, has anyone helped you with that?  Sometimes they send people to dieticians, other times just tell you to watch what you eat.  You can find diet help here if you don't have info already:  http://www.helpforibs.com/diet/faq.asp#break_cycle\n\nDefinitely get back to the doctor or find a new dr that will run the tests you need to find out what is really wrong.
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Probably not a tumor but get it checked. Have you been checked for mono or strep throat? They both hurt when you swallow.
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Well your brests might hurt. But i you  cant really be sure.\nYou might just like get upset over a little thing. Or cry for no reason. You might be laughing your head off one \nminute and then be mad as heck the next. Or you might just stay the same and not be like that.\n\n*Hope I helped*
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A nervous stomach...that is when one gets nervous, excited or agitated, that person gets an upset stomach, which can include vomiting.
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It could be one of many things, first off it could be GERD, something that is like heatburn but is more in the stomach and you don't have to eat spicy foods for it to act up, caffeine, chocolate and other foods can cause discomfort in your stomach and throat. It could also be that your gallbladder is inflamed and causing the pain.  These are just a few things can be going on but without an examination and history no one here can really diagnose what is wrong.  It could also be anxiety caused from being stressed out and when you stress sometimes you can hyperventilate and that can cause unexplained heart/chest pains.  You really should be checked out just to have peace of mind.\n\nTake care, let us know how you feel.
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because air builds up inside us. It happens if you eat quickly or talk fast because you aren't getting enough air or you are getting air randomly so your body doesn't have chance to use it properly. Then it gets stuck and it comes out as hiccoughs
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Yes it can and makes you feel like you can't swallow.Been there done that.And yes allergies can cause that too.See your eent doc also.
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feel yourself now and again.and check for any lumps,if you find a lump,go to your doctor straight away
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sounds like it could be an enlarged thyroid, but that's just my guess could mean alot of things. Try drinking a glass of water and feeling where the lump is if you can feel it when you swallow the water then it is probably an enlarged thyroid gland. Go see your doctor to get a definate answer though and good luck.
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Maybe you got food stuck in it or you didnt sallow it well it can hurt you in the chest!!!
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It may be, but a few things may need to be ruled out first.  GERD can cause chest pain and is caused by diet (fried foods, acidic foods like spaghetti sauce and pizza), smoking, drinking pop, obesity and inactivity.  Does your throat get hoarse?  Does eating make the pain better or worse?  Also, if this hasn't been done already you may want to get a test for H. Pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers.
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You should see a doctor. It could be polyps or cancer or a fish bone. No telling! It isn't worth wondering, best go get it looked at.\n\nI felt like someone was choking me so I went and asked my doctor, as it turns out, my thyroid had grown back over the last ten years since it was taken out and it was filled with nodules. Go figure! No one expected that answer.
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I get a lump every period time (a cyst)and my doc says it from caffine intake or something hormaonal, check with your doc its real easy for them to tell if its a cyst.  Also if you have "larger" breasts sometimes the tissue is denser and it feels like a whole lot of lumps al over. thats ok too
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If you feel a lump but that is not always the case. You should get a mamogram if you are in concerns
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It could be.  Could be from overuse, too.  You could also have an independent reason for the sore throat, such as strep throat or a viral infection.
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This is usually because you're also swallowing a large amount of air that has become trapped under the descending liquid. You may notice that you belch shortly after this happens.