Will Globus Sensation Go Away?

While there are a few potential causes of globus sensation, the most common causes include:

• Muscle tension: Throat muscles are normally relaxed. If they don’t relax properly, you may feel more pressure than normal. This then feels like a lump in your throat.
• Acid reflux: Stomach acids entering your throat can cause a sensation of muscle tension or inflammation in the tissues of your throat, which may feel like a lump or blockage in your throat.
• Loss of muscle coordination: Your throat muscles are supposed to relax and contract in a synchronized manner, allowing you to swallow effectively. However, if they stop working properly, it can cause muscle tension that leads to a lump sensation.
• Postnasal drip: Excess mucus from the nose and sinuses can accumulate at the back of your throat, also called postnasal drip. As it slides down your throat, it can feel like a lump, causing an increase in sensitivity.
• Stress: Stress and anxiety can trigger globus sensation. Intense fatigue may likewise cause this sensation.

Other possible causes include:

• Temporomandibular joint disorders
• Inability to produce enough saliva
• Cervical osteophytes or bone spurs
• Eagle’s syndrome
• Laryngeal and pharyngeal tension

Globus sensation has no specific treatment, and in most people, the sensation will go away on its own. In some cases, the following may help:

1. Muscle therapy: If the cause is muscle tension, your doctor may refer you to an ear, nose, and throat specialist or a speech therapist to figure out how to ease the stiffness when it occurs.
2. Nasal spray: If postnasal drip is causing the condition, nasal spray may help. Other treatments include drinking plenty of fluids to keep mucus secretions thin and mobile. Over-the-counter decongestants may likewise help eliminate postnasal drip.
3. Antacids: Both over-the-counter antacids and prescribed reflux medications can help ease acid reflux. After the acid reflux is dealt with, the burning sensation in your throat should ease.
4. Swallowing: Simply eating and swallowing food may cause the lump sensation to go away over time.

Globus sensation is generally harmless and rarely causes serious complications. However, timely medical attention may rule out any serious underlying disorders such as tumors. 

You should contact a doctor if globus sensation is accompanied by any of the following symptoms:

• Pain
• Choking or difficulty swallowing
• Weight loss
• Muscle weakness