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What Causes Dizziness Upon Swallowing Food?

If I do not fully chew my food or swallow food too dry or lumpy, I occasionally feel fainting coming, so I quickly sit down on a chair or on the floor. The symptom usually goes away in 10-15 seconds, but I fainted a few times. What is the likely cause?
posted on Wed, 1 Nov 2017
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* As per my clinical experience, the current issue is due to occasional stress and anxiety induced neuronal reflex which gives dizziness upon swallowing of food.

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What Causes Dizziness Upon Swallowing Food?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, the current issue is due to occasional stress and anxiety induced neuronal reflex which gives dizziness upon swallowing of food. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.