When swallowing things, there is a blockage in the esophagus

The esophagus has a sense of blockage when swallowing things, which may be caused by a variety of reasons, such as esophageal lesions, extraesophageal factors, nervous system diseases, mental and psychological factors, etc.

1. Esophageal lesions such

as esophagitis, inflammatory stimulation can lead to esophageal mucosa congestion, edema, thus blocking feeling when swallowing. Esophageal tumor is also one of the common causes, whether benign or malignant tumor, when it gradually increases, it will cause esophageal lumen stenosis, causing swallowing difficulties and

blockage.2. Extraesophageal factors

may also cause this situation. For example, mediastinal tumor compression esophagus, esophagus will be squeezed and appear dysphagia, there is a sense of blockage. Thyroid enlargement may also be severe when the pressure esophagus, and then affect swallowing.

3. Neurological disorders

swallowing nerve dysfunction, swallowing movements can not be coordinated properly, resulting in a sense of blockage in the pharynx.

4. Psychological factors In

addition, psychological factors may also produce similar symptoms. Excessive tension, anxiety and other emotions may cause strange feelings when swallowing, and there is a sense of blockage.