According to scientific explanations, this is the lump we feel in our throat an urban legend not!

Well, this How is it possible?

There is a scientific explanation for the lump in our throat when we cry.

This situation stress and emotional responses of the body happens depending on the The feeling of a lump in the throat, not only when we cry but also when we are sad, is closely related to our autonomic nervous system.

During intense emotional reactions such as crying A nervous system called the vagus nerve comes into play. This nerve controls the functioning of many organs between the brain and the body and can cause the throat muscles to contract during crying.

When you cry, the body releases adrenaline and cortisol.

These hormones occur naturally in the body. “fight or flight” It causes the reaction and can cause the muscles in our throat to contract, and of course in this case we can feel a lump in our throat.

Crying often It occurs with deep breathing and hiccups. This condition can cause the muscles in the throat to contract and relax irregularly, creating the same feeling of being stuck again. We must not forget the swallowing reflex. This reflex causes the throat muscles to temporarily feel like they are in a knot.

So now when you cry You will be aware that this feeling reflects a scientific fact rather than an ’empty’ feeling.

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