Globus Hystericus (Throat Globus)
ENT Care Anagha•Gender: Female•Age: 28 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 8 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Persistent feeling of a lump or knot in the throat
- No actual difficulty swallowing food or liquids (dysphagia)
- Sensation worsening during high anxiety or stress
- Frequent empty swallowing to clear the throat
Clinical Assessment
Presented with globus sensation. Thorough physical and GI checks ruled out throat obstruction or active acid reflux, pointing to stress-induced cricopharyngeal spasm.
Diagnostic Investigations: Barium swallow normal; endoscopy normal; clinical throat check normal.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional therapy to resolve somatic stress, relax cricopharyngeal muscle spasms, and calm throat anxiety.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Ignatia Amara and Pulsatilla
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Relaxation exercises, sipping warm water when lump feeling is high, and managing stress.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 4 months- Throat lump sensation resolved completely
- No further empty swallowing or throat clearing fits
- Significant reduction in somatic stress and anxiety levels
- Restored daily comfort and quality of life
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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