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Will Food Swallowed Whole Get Dissolved In The Esophagus?

My son swallowed a piece of cereal (kix) whole and complained of a feeling of it being stuck in his throat. We gave him water, and he could swallow. He is 4 years old, and is in some discomfort. Will an object like that disolve in the esophogus soon after and pass into the stomach? Should we see our doctor?
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Dear while eating with improper chewing with insufficient amount of water can cause food stuck in mouth it can pass with water but some times while chewing there is muscle incordination can cause strain in the muscle can give food stuck feeling. Just consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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Will Food Swallowed Whole Get Dissolved In The Esophagus?

Hello Thank you for trusting HCM Dear while eating with improper chewing with insufficient amount of water can cause food stuck in mouth it can pass with water but some times while chewing there is muscle incordination can cause strain in the muscle can give food stuck feeling. Just consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.