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Hey doctor. A week ago, while eating guava, a piece of it went into my windpipe, that time some of it was dislodged, and I didn't felt like that some part of it was still there. But since two or three days, I m feeling like it is still there and it is paining now. I have googled about this and found that heimlich maneuver will be helpfull in this.

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During dinner, I think a part of my food got stuck in my windpipe. However, I did not choke or had to cough a lot. I had the feeling that at one point the food did leave my windpipe but I am not sure. Now I still have the feeling that something is stuck in my throat but I can breathe fine and talk as well. I only still cough because i feel like som

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Usually in adults foreign body inside windpipe or lower down are expelled by powerful cough reflex. It's unlikely that it will stay in airway without any symptoms. Probably you have injured your upper ...  Read More

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I always have a feeling that food goes through my wind pipe..and i suffer from discomfort.. i have a burning sensation in my wind pipe after food. will this lead to aspiration pneumonia.. how do i deal with this problem.kindly help me out

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Seems you are suffering from GERD. You can consult a chest physician for treatment. ...  Read More

Food goes in the windpipe all the the food goes in the windpipe in to the lungs

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I have a problem I got food stuck in throat and food pipe chest and feeling like some pieces of food not proper go down in stomach. I have also problem after eating food . Later food comes up.

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Needs urgent examination ...  Read More

Feeling very uncomfortable in my throat since 2 days as some food got stuck. I coughed a lot but not useful.please help me out. Thanks

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Where do u feel it to be stucked ?? ...  Read More

I had my wisdom tooth removed 2 weeks back. A small socket has formed where food is getting stuck. Even after many gargles food not coming out. I experience no pain but it is annoying. Is this a health issue.

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U did nt mention anything about any habit if u were having a habit of smoking ds is coz of dat . This condition is called as Dry Socket.were the healing of d wound will b delayed .Visit Ur dentist and ...  Read More

Whenever food goes down the throat, it gets stuck in the middle part of the end of the rib. This food comes out with a heavy salivation or slides down slowly after intervals.

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as food stuck as esophageal dysphagia problem . Please ...  Read More

Hi All, I feel like food getting stuck in my throat after eating. Kindly help with any syrup and medicine

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Since how long is this? Any cough or vomiting? ...  Read More

Food get stuck in upper stomach whenver i eat. Fggyuigyyuuhhuhhhhjygghiihbbhjuhhhiuhhvhhgvbjhhhjhug

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I have a weird feeling of food beimg stuck in throat or the tablet i take being stuck which after sipping warm water and couple of burps gets ok.it takes sometime.i am worried about this problem.is this anything related to esophagus problem.yes i do have gastric issues

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I am having a problem with food particles often getting stuck in between my upper left last tooth and last but one tooth (which is a crown). It started happening after I got a tooth removed, root canal done and crown installed. Its getting stuck at a place where I cannot remove it with flossing also. That area is having swelling and getting sensiti

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Hai As per your query i understd that between molars your facing this problem food might be impacting in between cap and normal tooth . May be there is gap formed between normal tooth and cap so t ...  Read More

I was talking to someone while eating food and some food stuck in throat.Now even after 48 hoursy throat inside seems sticky.Lesson learnt - never talk while eating. I drank some coconut water but still feels sticky.

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

I have pain below the left ear, feeling like food stuck in throat and ear canal, muscle spasms near ear area including neck upper chest, problem in swallowing food, headache, problem in opening jaw widely, feeling like jaw is locked just left side, ear ringing , I have been facing this problem after wisdom teeth extraction, which specialist can tre

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It feels like food stuck in the right lower part of the throat. The feeling comes and goes. I went to Gastroenterologist, he said, I have mild GERD, did an endoscopy with Hills Grade ll hernia but said didn't find any problem in throat or esophagus. Then I went to ENT, who said, just the throat wall is dry and have little mucos and suggested I did

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My wife who is 46years old sometimes feels that food stuck in food pipe especially something dry food. Please help in understanding the problem and further course of treatment

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While eating some food , food got stuck in his food pipe/esophagus and now he is constantly having hiccups and almost unable to drink anything. May I know which specialised doctor (branch) can I go and visit? I am not sure if a gastrointestinal or general physician would be preferable here. May I know some answers please?

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Tab Baclofen 10 thrice daily for 3 day Try biting on a lemon Increase pressure in your abdomen like you do if u r constipated ...  Read More

It feels like something is stuck in my throat like anything food is stuck but I can eat ant talk without any pain what to do?

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I took raw ajwain ,salt and Luke warm water.After that i am having heartburn,chest pain,wet mucus and food is getting stuck in food pipe.

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Hi- i recently got my bottom wisdom tooth removed in December-22 and now food is getting stuck in upper side tooth just above the removed wisdom teeth area. While there is no dental issue but gums in that area is getting swollen. Please suggest if there is any permanent solution to this problem or only floss and regular rinse will help. Thank you.

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If gums are swallowed then go for iopa xray, ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with GERD and hital hernia problem by endoscopy and taking medication now. Past 4 days when I eat nuts,idly some hard foods I'm feeling that it stuck in check but after drinking water it gets clear. But no any pain while swalling the foods. Is this serious ? What could be the reason for this issue?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Since 2-3 says I am getting the feeling on food stuck at the end of throat / middle of chest which is felt at the back when I swallow or burp! Why is it happening? I took nexpro L today morning but it isn't helping much. Please let me know what to do. I don't eat spicy, i do exercise everyday, i keep my sugar consumption limited, also I don't eat

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Please get consultation with Gastroenterologist. He will let you know the exact cause by examining your food pipe with endoscopy ...  Read More

Whatever i am drinking or eating i could feel that it stuck in my throat than i am able to feel the sensation of food or drinks going from my throat to stomach !!! and food almost every-time stuck and then slowly it passes by !

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After eating food keeps getting stuck in my throat,back of tongue and sometimes feel like it's stuck in my palate too. What should I do ? After every meal,there's an uncomfortable sensation of stuck food in my throat,palate Please help !

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It may be be due to Gastro oesophageal reflux, or mouth dryness, get a thorough consultation to properly diagnose and treat it ...  Read More

I feel like something is stuck in my throat on the left side, no difficulty in breathing. I have tried drinking water but it's not going down. What should I do ?

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do u have acidity problem? foreign body sensation in the throat is associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux. ...  Read More

I have been eating fruit salad and one of large piece stuck and i insert fingers on mouth and feel like squeezes so hard on chest and i cant sleep lying on back from that day pliz help and i am worried

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Consult and discuss in private. We can help ...  Read More

After eating momos I can feel like the peel of the momos or some part of momos is still stuck in my throat, how can I push it down?

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Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

When i eat fruit salad a large piece of it stuck on throat and i insert fingers on mouth it squeezes so hard and chest pain feels like heart attack is it esophageal spasm and from that day i cant lying on back or sleep on back and i am sharing pics where i felt pain pliz help and i am worried i take chest x ray is normal

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Please see a local gastroentrologist. ...  Read More

I have eat fruit salad and a large pieces box in shape was stuck on my throat and i insert my fingers on mouth and it squeeze so hard on my chest and goes in from that day i feel pain on my chest and i cant sleep on back and lying on back what is causing it pliz help and i am sharing pics where i feel pain when sleeping on back

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Food stuck in throat after i put fingers on mouth and it squeeze my chest and goes in from that day i feel pain or chest tightness when lying on back or sleeping on back pliz help and i am sharing pics where i felt pain

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It could be musculoskeletal pain or GERD. Consult online for detailed evaluation and further management ...  Read More

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