Is the tightness and discomfort in the neck and throat an anxiety disorder?

When suffering from anxiety, patients may experience a tight and uncomfortable feeling in the throat, but organic diseases should be ruled out first, including the following:

1. Cardiovascular disease: The prominent symptoms of myocardial ischemia are chest tightness and chest pain, which can radiate to the neck and cause throat tightening and discomfort. Therefore, when there is tightness and discomfort in the throat, the patient should undergo an electrocardiogram examination. Especially for people with cardiovascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and smoking, they should rule out similar symptoms caused by insufficient myocardial blood supply caused by coronary artery stenosis. ；

2. Local lesions: Such as thyroid disease or tracheal and esophageal lesions can cause throat discomfort and should be ruled out.

If no organic disease is found through examination, it can be considered that this symptom is a physical symptom caused by bad mood. At this time, a psychological or psychiatric specialist needs to make a judgment and provide corresponding treatment at the same time.