Globus means what?

• A. Dry mouth
• B. Altered taste
• C. No teeth
• D. Sensation of something stuck in your throat

Answer: (D)

Globus describes a persistent, non-painful sensation of a lump or foreign body in the throat, even when there isn’t any actual obstruction. That’s why the correct description is the feeling of something stuck in your throat. It’s a common, usually harmless symptom often linked to throat muscle tension, reflux, or anxiety, and people can usually swallow normally despite the sensation. Dry mouth is a problem of saliva, altered taste is a change in taste, and no teeth relates to the mouth’s anatomy, not the throat sensation. If the symptom is ongoing or accompanied by red flags like weight loss or difficulty swallowing liquids, further evaluation may be needed.