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From past four days, sometimes i cannot swallow food without water. Earlier i eaten without water, but now sometimes in middle i cannot swallow without water getting stucked. If i take water, than i can swallow...

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As per your description you might have developed diffuse oesophageal spasm.. need to be evaluated by barium swallow x-ray.. visit an ENT specialist for proper assessment.. ...  Read More

Difficulties in swallow light pain at throat and neck , Feel difficulty during food in ttake and also feel difficulty in swallowing tablets..

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HELLO, CONSULT A ENT SPECIALIST FOR THOROUGHLY EXAMINE. UNABLE TO SWALLOW TABLET INJECTION ARE AVAILABLE. THIS IS DUE TO URI/PHARANGITS. ADVISE:- HOT SALINE GARGLE BEFORE BREAKFAST LUNCH AND DINN ...  Read More

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There is problem in swallowing food from past ,20 days. and there is mild pain in chest sometimes. There is no problem in taking liquid but I can't eat chapatis

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Hello..Well I would like to know about the problem in detail as I cannot come to a conclusion on what it is..Please meet a general surgeon or entity specialist in person and get yourself examined..Wan ...  Read More

In the last 2-3 week she has found food swallowing problem but now she faces drinking problem too . There is neck pain problem also.

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If swallowing if painful or difficult then the pathway for the same has to be evaluated to rule out a lot of things, in you’re patients case it is progressing ...  Read More

Ive had swallowing problems for about 4 years now I have not been able to swallow food without water. for the past week I haven't been able to get down food with water sometimes its hard to even get down liquids. Ive been to lots of doctors over the years and they all tell me the same thing or just send me to another doctor because they cant find t

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You need to undergo few tests such as upper GI endoscopy and barium swallow to evaluate the cause for your problems ...  Read More

I had pain in my throat so I pushed my muscles of throat to give it a massage After that I am feeling unsual in my throat and I am having problem in Swallowing food, the food is choking in my throat , How should I resolve it.

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Consult online for better evaluation and management of the problem ...  Read More

I was taking my medicine today and as soon as I swallowed it I felt like it entered into the wrong pipe but I don't have any sensation of cough or any discomfort. What I want to know is can food go anywhere else other than stomach and if it can what should be done ?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Food can go in food pipe itself. If it doesn't then, you would cough very hard. So what you think you felt, then there is nothing like that. Its gone ...  Read More

Hi I am not able to swallow food . Liquids are some how going but solids are too hard to go. If I force it to chew getting a vomiting . I am facing this problem from yesterday night onwards. I got this problem first time in my life. Please help me to solve this

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If you are In Bangalore, meet me tomorrow at my clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar. Otherwise, use this app to find a good ENT Surgeon In your city and fix up an appointment to meet the doctor tomorr ...  Read More

Can't swallow food properly, without water, mainly at night, ie dinner. I take whiskey everyday.i have been taking for the last 35 years. I don't have any other condition

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Difficulty in swallowing is also called as dysphagia. It can occur for many reasons including acid reflux, ulcers in food pipe or ocassionally with few serious ailments which can be treated better if ...  Read More

Yesterday when I was having dinner I swallowed a large piece of potato without chewing. Now when I eat rice and after taking 2-3 bytes of rice, I can swallow it but after swallowing I feel like it's stuck in my chest and feel like drinking water. After drinking water when the water passes my neck I feel like the water is passing through something a

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Need to check with a ent surgeon and laryngoscopy to be done . All your doubts will be cleared. ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Maam. I am 22 years old Male. I am having swallowing issues since 8 months and I was advised to take barium swallow test and Upper GI Endoscopy. Both came normal. Today I was having Tea in a Glass Cup and after drinking noticed that the glass has some dent and I drank some tea through that dent. The dent was small but I am now confused th

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You seem to be having anxiety issues. Getting a therapeutic help from a psychiatrist will definitely solve your problem. Anxiety issues are very common these days in your age group with psychosomatic ...  Read More

Hi doctor, as per doctor advice I was nebulizing my baby adding hyperneb solution. Suddenly he moved, due to this solution came out from medicine tank, and fell on my baby face, lips and on neck not sure he swallowed or not. What to do? I am really worried, it's hitting me hard as a mother 😒

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Hi parent, the guilt is quite obvious here. But thankfully it’s harmless relatively. Baby may face some discomfort while having feed, but rest nothing to worry much about. ...  Read More

Hi dr My son swallowed a tiny stone put on the saree border. Is there anything go worry or will it pass through stool ?

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That's fine ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, Is it ok to swallow Arip MT 5/10 mg tablets as the taste is severely bitter and ingesting others foods becomes indeed troublesome. Pls help. Regards to all

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Yes, it is. ...  Read More

From yesterday he is getting tooth pain and this morning his face is swallowed why please help me to understand.

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Hello, If the face is swelling, you need to visit the dentist immediately. The dentist would guide you better on whether to get the tooth extracted or can be saved. Infection from your tooth is spread ...  Read More

Daily at evening or night I feel tightness in my neck and little bit in my chest and head heavy ...earlier I had panic attacks I did all my test heart test everything is normal I don't know why I am feeling like this..I feel something heavy on my throat and not able to swallow my spit like normally we do..

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Needs to be evaluated Do consult ...  Read More

Swallowed accidentally partial denture of 2 to 3 inches long made of acrylic resin without any metal wires during eating...after one day...I have done x ray USG and CT abdomen...but none shoes any foreign body inside GI tract...What can I do

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Wait and watch , if it passes in stool or else if you develop any pain abdomen or obstruction or fullness then consult a surgeon on emergency basis ...  Read More

Hi doc, Mistakenly i swallowed good night liquid and i am facing heat and pain in my stomach and while I am driving now my eyes are getting closed I parked my self and seeking your help the quantity of that liquid was half of the container so must be around 30 or 40 mL

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You have to go toh nearest hospital as soon as possible….. ...  Read More

Hello team, my 21 month girl baby accidentally swallowed 100 mg thyronorm tablet.. could you please urgently assist if there is any risk

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive)  Dr Faisal Zoheb  ...  Read More

Hi sir "I accidentally swallowed one whole chewing gum 6 days ago. Since then, I have mild, intermittent pain on one side of my abdomen, sometimes worsening with breathing or movement. Stool and gas are passing normally. There is no vomiting, severe bloating

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Don't worry. Take high fiber diet (plenty of fruits, salads and vegetables). Isabgol powder 4tsp with Luke warm water/ milk at bedtime for 10 days. In case symptoms increase, kindly get physical consu ...  Read More

My toddler 22 months swallowed a piece of playmat made of xpe material... should I wait and watch or does it need immediate medical attention

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Watch for any vomiting ,pain abdomen if any kindly consult For now observe stools for the xpe material for 2 days ...  Read More

What are the good and bad food in everyday life for teeth and gums .. for root canal treated teeth what food to avoid

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There are no any food restrictions to avoid ...  Read More

Ti sir, 3 months back while doing warm salt gargle I drink some amount of salt water. Suddenly I got throat pain and my voice got low for some time. I went to ent doctor he prescribed some medicine and mentioned as throat burn due to URI (Upper respiratory infections). I took medicine for 7 days but no improvement. Then I went to my family doc

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Endoscopy ...  Read More

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

Found a painful (while touching) swallow in back side of head, very small like injury (but not injured) , 1-1.5 cm, circular. Occipital area. I am worried, recently no others symptoms except pain.

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Since how may days. Any discharge. Share photos if you can. I suggest proper consultation and share all the information for right diagnosis and accurate treatment. ...  Read More

Which tablet is better for abdominal pains due to food infection Meftal spaz or cyclopam or any other tablet Please let me know

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Thanks for your question. For a detailed and personalized treatment plan, I recommend a direct consultation. You can connect with me instantly through Practo for quick and accurate medical help. ...  Read More

My son aged 3 years swallowed a piece of his broken tooth accidentally while having food. Is it a cause of concern? Currently he is not experiencing any symptoms. Should I consult doctor immediately? Please advice.

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Greetings no need it will come out through stools ...  Read More

Unfortunately yesterday morning my child swallowed button batteries while playing without us knowing. It came out through his feces this evening without any symptoms with my child's stomach as normal as before loose, no symptoms, child active and playful as before.only problem is his potty became greenish since this morning.. should I worry too muc

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Button battery are dangerous . You need to take up the child for physical consultation without wasting any time ...  Read More

Unfortunately yesterday morning my child swallowed button batteries while playing without us knowing. It came out through his feces this evening without any symptoms with my child's stomach as normal as before loose, no symptoms, child active and playful as before.only problem is his potty became greenish since this morning.. should I worry too muc

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If you are sure that it has come out, then nothing to worry unless child is asymptomatic (no abdominal pain, vomiting).greenish tools should not be concerning ...  Read More

My newborn baby swallowed few drops of nasoclear while I was pouring in her mouth, can that harm my baby in any way, I am concerned.

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Nasoclear drops for nose block . Not orally . Few drops accidentally no problem . ...  Read More

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