Treatment of Globus Hystericus with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Foreign body sensation in throat

Sometimes, one’s throat might suddenly feel uncomfortable, not sore or dry, but just something there that won’t go away by coughing, spitting or swallowing. Some may be diagnosed as throat infection or acid reflex, but the corresponding treatments simply do not work. Then, one could be asked to have more in-depth and complicated tests and examinations, which could turn out to be no significant findings. Well then the patient is likely to be referred to a psychologist, and … Anyway, some people’s symptoms could persist for several months, or years.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, this is phlegm and qi stagnation in the throat. It is called “Meihe Qi”, and is generally caused by anger. I used to have a client who started to feel throat uncomfortable after he had an argument with his father. He had to go through a series of examinations and treatments with Western medicine, but did not feel relieved. I treated him according to Chinese medicine theory by eliminating phlegm and regulating Qi. After several treatments, the foreign body sensation in his throat was gone while his emotions were calmer and more peaceful.

If you believe you are suffering from Globus Hystericus or a similar condition, traditional Chinese medicine may be able to help. Dr. Fung’s practice is located in Kansas City and can be reached at 816-842-6868.