Suggest Treatment For Dry Parched Mouth And Difficulty In Consuming Solids

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015

Question: Hi,

I choked on a hot dog about 2 weeks ago, and been having the following symptoms ever since that day:

Dry mouth/throat w/ feeling of scratched throat

i am having difficulty eating solid foods, but can easily eat ice cream and drink liquids.

Drinking water makes my mouth more dryer for whatever reason.

Why do I feel this way? And how long would it take for my throat to heal?

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Esophagitis was caused when you chocked, could take 4-6 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Sorry about the trouble eating, it seems that you have what we call esophagitis trauma induced after you chocked on the hot dog. You will feel better as the days go by, like most injuries this will take about 4 weeks to resolve. I would avoid spicy foods and dry foods that could re-injure your throat/esophagus. I hope this helps and good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (4 hours later)

Thanks as your diagnoses seems to hit it on the money.... What should i do about my dry mouth? I tried biotene ir something lile that for my dry mouth but it still feels dry rather quick? Water dies not help as it makes it dryer.

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome, I would try Oasis, ACT total care and chewing gum

Detailed Answer:
I would continue drinking water though to keep hydrated and try chewing gum that will force your saliva to coat your mouth. The Oasis, ACT total care and Xylimelts are other options, one may work better for you than the biotene you have tried.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (10 minutes later)

Thanks, i would definitely do that! What are great options that you would recommend when it coes to eating non-dry foods?m

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Soaked cereal in milk, applesauce, scrambled eggs, stews, purees

Detailed Answer:
The idea here is to especially avoid bread, pasta can be trouble, steaks, and you need to have food that is pureed if necessary.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (1 hour later)

Thank you soo much! All the info provided has been very helpful thuss far

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome, wishing you a quick recovery.

Detailed Answer:
I pray for your quick recovery. Good luck

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (16 hours later)

Hey, Im
Trying Act dry mouth candy... My mouth is now watery, but my throat still feels dry... I am also burping alot...What should i do?

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Throat is injured and gives sensation of dryness, give it time to heal.

Detailed Answer:
As for the burping you can try over the counter simethecone. Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (2 days later)

As for my dry irritated throat situation: i be feeling fine when i drink caprisun juices or cranberry juice, but when i go back to water it makes my throat feel weird and extra dry again

Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would continue with the juices then, as long as you get good hydration

Detailed Answer:
Try green tea, it is light and should not leave you feeling dry. Otherwise at this point as long as you are getting water into your body that is a plus.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D