There is always a foreign body sensation in the throat, which is mostly an abnormal sensation in the pharynx, and can be related to chronic pharyngitis, pharyngeal tumor, reflux pharyngitis or functional factors.
1. Chronic pharyngitis: the onset of acute pharyngitis can be repeated episodes, chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract or harmful gas stimulation and other etiological factors, which can cause pharyngeal mucosal congestion, as well as submucosal lymphatic and connective tissue hyperplasia, resulting in pharyngeal symptoms such as foreign body sensation, itching, dryness, and so on.
2. Pharyngeal tumor: when malignant tumor of pharynx occurs, foreign body sensation in pharynx and choking sensation in swallowing can appear in the early stage, and with the enlargement of the tumor, the surface ulceration can lead to swallowing pain.
3. Reflux pharyngolaryngitis: when the stomach contents are abnormally refluxed into the pharynx and larynx, it can cause mucous membrane damage, and its symptoms are varied, such as hoarseness, foreign body sensation in the pharynx, dryness of the mouth, and peculiar smell in the oral cavity.
4. Functional factors: foreign body sensation in the pharynx can be caused by cancer, anxiety and other mental factors, which is a manifestation of neurosis, and the foreign body sensation can be persistent or intermittent.
Foreign body sensation in the pharynx, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, after a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.