Can anxiety cause throat spasms?

Can anxiety cause throat spasms?

Yes. Anxiety can cause a number of physical symptoms — and throat tightness is one of the most common. People with cricopharyngeal spasm may have flare-ups during times of stress.

The symptoms above usually go away when you’re eating or drinking. They can also worsen when you’re stressed. Even though many people with cricopharyngeal spasm feel restriction in their throat, they can still swallow normally. In contrast, people with other, similar conditions may develop dysphagia (difficulty swallowing).