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What Causes Obstruction Of Food In The Throat?

The past couple of months I have felt as if food is getting stuck in my throat after swallowing the first bite or two of a meal especially if is bread. I have to go to the bathroom and regurgitate it but when I spit it out there is very little solid and only a very thick, creamy saliva. Can you tell me what s going on here?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of obstruction of food in the throat which seems to be due to acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial infection.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid eating spicy and heavy food especially at night. You should take light walk after every meal and take antacid after every meal and eat at least one hour before going to sleep. For now do warm saline gargles and maintain oral hygiene. You should consult gastroenterologist once for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray of digestive tract, endoscopy of esophagus and ambulatory acidity test. Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Obstruction Of Food In The Throat?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of obstruction of food in the throat which seems to be due to acid reflux, diverticula and bacterial infection. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to avoid eating spicy and heavy food especially at night. You should take light walk after every meal and take antacid after every meal and eat at least one hour before going to sleep. For now do warm saline gargles and maintain oral hygiene. You should consult gastroenterologist once for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray of digestive tract, endoscopy of esophagus and ambulatory acidity test. Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitor. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari