I want to know about a disease called hysterical ball that makes you
feel like you have a ball in your throat and also makes you burp all
the time

Hi juju1234:

The condition called "hysterical ball" comes from the latin term
"globus hystericus". It is associated with a frequent sensation of a
lump in the throat, even though there is nothing physical obstructing
the airway. Belching is sometimes helpful in making the feeling go
away.

It was originally named globus hystericus because it was thought to be
a psychological malady - but today more is known about its causes.

The following sites give excellent information about this condition
and make for interesting reading.

XtraMSN Health:
http://www.xtramsn.co.nz/health/0,,8065-1356623,00.html

World Book Medical Encyclopedia
http://www.rush.edu/worldbook/articles/007000a/007000047.html

dear psych doc
http://test.bagus.org/medical/experts/psychdoc/psychdoc.04-24-00.html

University of California, San Diego
http://www-surgery.ucsd.edu/ent/DAVIDSON/Pathway/Globus.htm

Lump in the Throat
http://www.ivillagehealth.com/experts/digestive/qas/0,11816,242109_125005,00.html

Please let me know if you need any clarification. 

Thank you. 

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