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How To Treat Possible Gag Reflex After Auto Accident?

Hi , I was in a auto accident two weeks ago . I m 54 and had a similar injury in 2006. But this time I have loss of my gag reflex. Pain in the neck . My Dr. is sending me to another Dr. for swallowing. also I was supost to have Physical Therapy ( traction ) But she said she didnt want to do anything because of the no gag reflex. So what should I do . Should I ask the Doctors to do a MRI to see hat is really going on . I dont want to wast time . If this gets worse over many years because of this car accedent. and I could of done something . ?
Tue, 3 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Go and consult a neuromedicine doctor. You may need to do some electroneuronography, electromyography. Consult as soon as possible.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Rajat Basak
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How To Treat Possible Gag Reflex After Auto Accident?

Hello, Go and consult a neuromedicine doctor. You may need to do some electroneuronography, electromyography. Consult as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rajat Basak