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Panic Attack After Eating Food, Unable To Swallow, Throat Dry, Appetite Loss. Due To Anxiety?

So it started when I had a panick attack from eating a cooking and couldn't swallow after my throat became really dry. Then I drank it with water and my swallowing mechanisms were fine. I could swallow food but sometimes I would be afraid and be aware of my reflexes and started panicking. This panick cause me loss of appetite.I went to my doctor and did blood test and told me I was fine. My mom who is also a doctor told me its an anxeity. Her friend who is also a doctor told me Im just being paranoid. I could swallow my saliva fine but when I feel or have an urge to swallow without food saliva or water I couldn't and I need to push my saliva so I can swallow. So is this psycholigical?
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
In my opinion this is case of folds ( fold ) in esophagus .
When there , fold in esophagus patient fears to eat.
When eat something solid , it feels pain and very difficult to swallow without the help of water.
In my opinion please consult your mother and insist for examination of esophagus for any folds.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Panic Attack After Eating Food, Unable To Swallow, Throat Dry, Appetite Loss. Due To Anxiety?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. In my opinion this is case of folds ( fold ) in esophagus . When there , fold in esophagus patient fears to eat. When eat something solid , it feels pain and very difficult to swallow without the help of water. In my opinion please consult your mother and insist for examination of esophagus for any folds. Good luck. Dr. HET