What exactly is that lump in your throat when you cry or get nervous?!
Question: There are two valves in the esophagus or swallowing tube. They are normally lightly contracted and they relax when you swallow, so that food can pass through them going to the stomach. They then squeeze closed again to prevent regurgitation of the stomach contents. If the normal contraction becomes a spasm (like a charlie horse of the calf muscle) these symptoms start. Stress often makes these spasms much worse. Many people have experienced neck tightness when stressed and this is similar. Even if not caused by stress, stress will make the spasm much worse causing a lump in throat sensation. Relaxation in many forms (from alcohol to meditation) may improve the symptoms
Answers: There are two valves in the esophagus or swallowing tube. They are normally lightly contracted and they relax when you swallow, so that food can pass through them going to the stomach. They then squeeze closed again to prevent regurgitation of the stomach contents. If the normal contraction becomes a spasm (like a charlie horse of the calf muscle) these symptoms start. Stress often makes these spasms much worse. Many people have experienced neck tightness when stressed and this is similar. Even if not caused by stress, stress will make the spasm much worse causing a lump in throat sensation. Relaxation in many forms (from alcohol to meditation) may improve the symptoms
what lump? are you talking about the adam's apple?
cuz' i don't thinka chick should have that...
It's your throat muscles closing in an attempt to shut out the bad situation.
I wish I knew, but I know what you are talking about I get it when I cry. Not only that but when I cry I get this feeling near my heart. It's all very weird.