People with cricopharyngeal spasm describe feeling as though a large object is stuck in their throat. This can be accompanied by choking or tightening sensations. Cricopharyngeal spasm pain is usually worse between meals.

2024年1月26日 · A cricopharyngeal spasm is a muscle spasm that occurs in your throat and can make it feel uncomfortable. Treatment typically includes home remedies and changing your eating...

2018年6月25日 · In summary, cricopharyngeus spasm occurs when hypertonicity in a circular, “valve” muscle mid- to low neck causes the sensation of a lump or choking, etc. It is a benign condition but especially while it remains undiagnosed, it can cause great distress and worry.

2023年9月15日 · A cricopharyngeal spasm is when the esophageal muscles don’t relax. It may cause difficulty swallowing, coughing, or a feeling of pressure in the throat. Causes of cricopharyngeal spasms include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), brain and nerve conditions, and Parkinson’s disease.

Cricopharyngeal spasm is caused by over-contraction of the upper esophageal sphincter, or cricopharyngeus muscle, and causes an annoying, preoccupying, even anxiety-provoking sensation of something stuck in the throat, like a “wad of phlegm.”

2023年7月14日 · A cricopharyngeal spasm occurs when the cricopharyngeus muscle in the throat is overly or excessively contracted. Remedies can include coping techniques at home and medical treatments for the...

The cricopharyngeal spasms ("feeling that something is stuck") occur in the cricopharyngeal part of the inferior pharyngeal constrictor muscle, at the bottom of the throat. They cause muscle tension on the cricoid cartilage, leading to a globus feeling.

2022年2月1日 · What is Cricopharyngeal Spasm? Cricopharyngeal Spasm occurs when there is narrowing at the upper esophageal sphincter when there is incomplete or partial closing and opening of the sphincter. This is usually caused due to problems with pharyngoesophageal coordination or decreased muscular compliance in the upper esophageal sphincter.

What Is Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction? Cricopharyngeal dysfunction or spasms occur when the cricopharyngeus muscle around the esophagus cannot relax, preventing food from entering the esophagus properly.

Cricopharyngeal spasm is a rare condition that affects the muscles in the throat responsible for swallowing. It can cause difficulty swallowing, choking, and a feeling of a lump in the throat.