Lump in Throat (Globus Sensation): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may occur along with Globus discomfort (persistent lump feeling in throat):

Leading symptom

  • Permanent lump feeling in the throat

Associated symptoms

  • Anxiety
  • Aspiration tendency (swallowing)
  • Depression
  • Feeling of pressure in the throat
  • Dysphagia (swallowing disorder)
  • Dysphonia (hoarseness)
  • Dyspnea (shortness of breath)
  • Hypersalivation (salivation)
  • Scratching, burning in the throat and pharyngeal region
  • Food accumulation
  • Otalgia (earache)
  • Feeling of mucus
  • Compulsive throat clearing
  • Regurgitation (regurgitation of food)
  • Compulsion to swallow
  • Pain in the throat
  • Voice disorders
  • Feeling of dryness in the throat / pharynx

Warning signs (red flags)

  • Abnormal weight loss
  • Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
  • Unilateral symptoms
  • Otalgia (earache)
  • Regurgitation (choking out food).
  • Pain
  • Voice changes
  • B-symptomatics
    • Severe night sweats (wet hair, soaked sleepwear).
    • Unexplained, persistent or recurrent fever (> 38 °C).
    • Unintentional weight loss (> 10% percent of body weight within 6 months).