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Suggest Remedy While Feeling Like Food Is Stuck In Throat
Question: I had a crisp which seems to be stuck on the left side of my throat. I have drank loads and eaten bread but still feel like something is stuck. I am panicking and this happened 3 hours ago. Please help asap I am worried to death and having panic attacks
Brief Answer:
Sensation could be due to the trauma caused by the crisp in the pharynx...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
I do understand your concern and I will try my best to help you.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your condition is not life threatening. It is very unusual for the crisp to get stuck in the pharynx. I strongly feel, there could be some trauma to the back of the tongue or the pharyngeal wall after eating the crisp, which is responsible for the foreign body sensation in the throat. Trust me, unlike fish bone, it cannot get stuck anywhere in the pharynx as it does not have pointed edges.
My sincere suggestion to you is to stop panicking and wait for couple of days for the inflammation to clear off. If the symptoms persist even after a couple of days, consult your doctor for a complete evaluation of the throat and the larynx.
Hope this clarifies your doubts; revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Sensation could be due to the trauma caused by the crisp in the pharynx...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query
I do understand your concern and I will try my best to help you.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your condition is not life threatening. It is very unusual for the crisp to get stuck in the pharynx. I strongly feel, there could be some trauma to the back of the tongue or the pharyngeal wall after eating the crisp, which is responsible for the foreign body sensation in the throat. Trust me, unlike fish bone, it cannot get stuck anywhere in the pharynx as it does not have pointed edges.
My sincere suggestion to you is to stop panicking and wait for couple of days for the inflammation to clear off. If the symptoms persist even after a couple of days, consult your doctor for a complete evaluation of the throat and the larynx.
Hope this clarifies your doubts; revert back to me if you have any follow-up queries.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Dr. Raju A.T
So I wont choke to death I have a fear of choking. Thank goodness I have spoken to you. I was going to go to the hospital so glad I have not wasted anyones time x
Brief Answer:
Wish you good health...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Do not worry! I can assure you, there is no major problem. Wish you good health and good luck.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Wish you good health...
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Do not worry! I can assure you, there is no major problem. Wish you good health and good luck.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist
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