1 Causes of the disease

Stress - in case of chronic stressful situations and nervous overstrain, there is a spasm of muscles, also called a hysterical coma in the throat. This state passes independently during rest and relaxation.

Diseases of the stomach and esophagus:

• this group includes injuries and scars of the esophagus;
• presence of benign neoplasms( polyp, diverticulum);
• gastroesophageal reflux disease, in which there is a constant transfer of stomach contents into the esophagus;
• hernia of the esophagus.

In the case of these diseases, other symptoms accompany the sensation of a coma in the throat after eating:

• nausea;
• burning behind the sternum and in the throat with gastritis;
• severity in epigastrium;
• vomiting;
• belching;
• white plaque on the tongue;
• smells from the mouth.

Diseases of the thyroid gland: with the development of diffuse or nodular goiter, as well as with thyroiditis, this symptom may arise. At the beginning of the disease, a lump in the throat is felt after eating, then it has a permanent character. In addition to a coma in the throat, a person may be disturbed by hoarseness, coughing, weight changes, swelling, hair loss, palpitation.

Osteochondrosis: with the defeat of the 4 cervical vertebrae, the nerve trunks are infringed on one side, so the singularity in this disease will be a one-sided sensation, and also the attachment of pain in the neck and occiput.

Tumors: neoplasms of the throat, thyroid and brain can provoke a lump in the throat both directly by the growth of the tumor, and indirectly. Manifestations of tumors occur in the late stages of the disease, when their dimensions are large enough.

Diseases of the cardiovascular system and the heart in seizures may manifest as a lump in the throat.

Diseases of ENT organs, such as pharyngitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, lead to a chronic enlargement of the lymph nodes.

Foreign objects: a bone, a shell of nuts or seeds, fish scales may get stuck in the tonsils or stuck into the pharyngeal mucosa causing damage and inflammation.

Side effects of drugs: diuretics, antihypertensives, inhalers for the treatment of bronchial asthma contribute to the dryness of the pharyngeal mucosa. This can lead to a sensation of coma.

Smoking: An important cause can be nicotine and tobacco smoke, which affects not only the respiratory system, but also the nervous system, endocrine organs and the gastrointestinal tract.

Alcohol intake: relaxing the soft palate and its swelling can create such a feeling.

Com in the throat may cause other causes:

• excess weight;
• trauma of the cervical spine;
• menopause;
• stroke;
• myasthenia gravis;
• is neuritis.

If you contact a specialist with complaints about a lump in your throat after a meal, in addition to the examination, you will be assigned other methods of examination and specialist consultation:

• fibrogastroscopy;
• total blood test;
• biochemical blood test;
• level of thyroid hormones;
• biopsy;
• endocrinologist consultation;
• consultation of the otolaryngologist;
• of thyroid ultrasound.

2 Therapy of the disease

Treatment consists in the elimination of the underlying disease that caused a lump in the throat. Neurological and psychological factors: soothing drugs, nootropics, drugs that improve blood circulation, adaptogens, electrosleep, massage, electrophoresis, psychotherapy.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: antispasmodics, dietotherapy, drugs that reduce the secretion of gastric juice, adherence to food intake.

Diseases of ENT organs: removal of foreign bodies, antibiotic therapy, antiallergic drugs.

Diseases of the thyroid gland: preparations of iodine, a diet rich in iodine, drugs of thyroid hormones.

Tumors: removal of tumors, chemotherapy, radiation therapy.

In addition to medical treatment, there are folk methods, but they can only be applied after examination and diagnosis of .This group includes decoctions and infusions of soothing herbs( valerian, motherwort, St. John's Wort, Melissa), full sleep, rational nutrition, smoking cessation, aromatherapy, general relaxing baths, frequent throat infections - rinse with saline.

Breathing exercises can strengthen muscles, relieve inflammation and help with the psychogenic causes of coma in the throat. There are many types of respiratory exercises, the following is the simplest, exercises are performed daily in the morning.

1. Deep and rare respiratory movements: take a short breath and a long, deep exhalation.
2. Breathing in the package: take a paper bag and take a long, deep breath from the package, hold your breath for 5-7 seconds and take a deep breath out into the bag.
3. Abdominal breathing: inhale slowly through the nose, connecting the front wall of the abdomen, hold the breath and then exhale slowly through the mouth.

Gymnastics for the neck muscles helps to relax the muscular frame, the complex consists of light exercises that can be performed at any time of the day and anywhere.

Sit with your back straight and the top of your head stretched up, and your shoulders down. Perform 3-4 times for 5-6 seconds. Then lower your chin to the chest area and make slow movements from side to side. Straighten your head and lift your shoulders up for 3-4 seconds 5-6 times. In the end, spread the shoulders as far as possible, and then bring them to each other - this will relieve tension from the pectoral muscles.

Using some psychological techniques will relieve nervous tension and prevent the appearance of a coma in the throat, if it is psychogenic: visualize your fears in the form of a balloon that can fly easily.

Obsessive thoughts and fears do not need to be kept in mind, tell them about someone or write them on paper.

If possible, include soothing music( birdsong, the sound of the sea, the sounds of the forest).They will help you to move from your problems and clear your head.

Increased physical activity also helps to relax the nervous system. Go in for sports.

3 Symptoms in pregnant women

When pregnant, the causes that cause a lump in the throat after eating: toxicosis, stress, thyroid disease, throat infection, allergic reactions.

If there is a sensation of a coma in the throat, it is necessary to inform the doctor-gynecologist, and then to contact a specialized specialist: an otolaryngologist or an endocrinologist - for a detailed examination and selection of a method of treatment.

If the cause of coma in the throat is stress, there are a number of methods to relieve nervous tension without the use of medications: warm milk with a teaspoon of honey, green tea with melissa, the exclusion of salt or spicy foods and coffee.

Helping walk in the fresh air in the forest or park. If you do not have such an opportunity, visualize the place calming you: mountains, forest, seashore.

Cool shower or face washing with cool water also helps to get rid of negative thoughts and come in a tonus.

Count to 10, in cases where you can not afford other ways of relaxation.

Autotraining is another well-known way of coping with internal stress.

4 Disease in children

Causes in children are mainly stresses and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: achalasia, hernia of the esophageal opening of the diaphragm.

Sensation of a lump in the throat of a child can lead to the rejection of solid food and meat.

At occurrence of such signs at the kid it is necessary to address first of all to the pediatrist and to exclude diseases if physically the child is healthy, it is not necessary to ignore its complaints. An appeal to a psychologist will reveal the cause and make a correction.