Older people may experience a lump in the throat due to gastric reflux disease, stress, muscle spasms or problems with the thyroid gland. Therapist Alexey Khuhrev talked about this “Moscow 24”.
The doctor said that elderly people often complain of a feeling of a lump in the throat. If you are experiencing constant pain, the first thing you should do is check the health of your thyroid gland. In some disorders, large knots appear that cause a lump in the throat.
“You should also look for burns from stomach acid. In reflux esophagitis, a feeling of a lump in the throat often also occurs when the stomach contents are thrown into the esophagus and reach the larynx,” Khukhrev explained.
Sometimes the cause of a lump in the throat may be a spasm, which is typical for the elderly and is associated with decreased muscle elasticity. This is a treatable condition that requires seeing a doctor. Stress can also cause a lump in the throat.
“If experiences are stronger, communication is greater. If the person calms down, the swelling may disappear,” the doctor explained.
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