Red flags The following findings are of particular concern: Neck or throat pain Weight loss Abrupt onset Pain, choking, or difficulty with swallowing Regurgitation of food Muscle weakness Palpable or visible mass Progressive worsening of symptoms Interpretation of findings Symptoms unrelated to swallowing, with no pain or difficulty with swallowing, or sensation of food sticking in the throat in a patient with a normal examination imply globus sensation.