today's medical report

Not much to report after the ENT visit. He gave me more acid reflux medication, to take twice a day this time, told me to drink 1.5 quarts of water a day and come back in one month if it's not any better. Possibly have a CAT scan at that point.

There is something called 'globus hystericus' which he said it may be. He was a very nice doctor, kind and somewhat sympathetic, but he couldn't give me solid answers.

Here's info I found on it on the internet -

What is globus hystericus?

"This describes the subjective sensation of a lump or mass in the
throat, which is usually associated with certain mood states."


What causes globus hystericus?

"The exact mechanism which causes this is not known. The sensation
may result from frequent swallowing and drying of the throat
associated with anxiety or other emotional states."

"Globus is probably a physiological symptom of certain mood states. It
is not associated with a specific psychiatric disorder or set of
stress factors. Certain people may have an inherent predisposition to
respond in this way."


How is globus hystericus treated?

"Treatment is usually through reassurance and sympathetic concern
about the sensation. There is no drug which has any proven benefit.
Any underlying depression or anxiety should be managed."