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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

I have a 2 months old golden retriever and he swallowed a pebble. We did an xray and we can see it there. Please help me in figuring out if this will pass normally and in which area it is currently. He swallowed it around 18 hours back and the X Ray was done after 14 hours of swallowing Attaching X Ray view from both sides Thank You

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Need more information plz book an online consultation for the same ...  Read More

Hey everyone, ​I’m dealing with an intense health anxiety spiral right now and need a rational reality check. ​Today, a stray cat came near my food. It sniffed/might have touched the top paratha. I discarded that top paratha along with the one right below it, and ate the remaining 1.5 parathas that weren't in direct contact. ̴

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Honestly, from what you’ve described, I really wouldn’t worry about rabies here. There was no bite, no scratch, no broken skin and no direct contact of saliva with your eyes, mouth or an open wound. T ...  Read More

Hey everyone, ​I’m dealing with an intense health anxiety spiral right now and need a rational reality check. ​Today, a stray cat came near my food. It sniffed/might have touched or licked the top paratha. I discarded that top paratha along with the one right below it, and ate the remaining 1.5 parathas that weren't in direct cont

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As per your history, there is no loopholes in your case. You are not under any threat. For the anxiety issue, you can get help from.your physician ...  Read More

There has been a fight, my brother has hited by a hard stick in his hand, and the hand kind of look like swallow/ broken. I've uploaded some images, what should I do next?

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From the photos, there is significant swelling around the wrist/distal forearm after a direct blow. A fracture cannot be confirmed or excluded from photographs alone. With this mechanism and swelling, ...  Read More

Hi Dr..My 5.5 year old daughter swallowed date seed my mistake.She is breathing, eating and drinking properly.Do we need to take her to hospital.Is this an emergency case or it will pass in stool.

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Don't worry...it will digest it come out ...  Read More

I have severe pain under my left ear downwards to my neck and I feel difficult in swallowing and there is slight inflammation there but no redness and nothing just i have severe pain there what could be the reason doc is it something serious or it will be ok by itself within few days, by the it is since last 3-4 days , is there any home remedy whic

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You may have throat infection or ear infection. You will need a physical checkup ...  Read More

Today morning, while I was eating noodles, I felt a slight prick in my throat. However, little throats pain havnWhat should I do to know whether I accidentally swallowed something sharp or a piece of plastic?

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Take sucral ...  Read More

Iam very very lean . Suggest best food veg for especially hand shoulders . They are very very lean 😭

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Dates Paneer Ground nut Jaggery Desi ghee Eggs ...  Read More

Hi I was used to swallow the pills multiple at same time but this issue is happening since around 6 months and now iam difficulty to swallow a single tablet why this happening and what are the ways to cure this problem ? and why this happening ? I don't have any medical issues and i regularly go to gym and living healthy life and when I eat food an

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It’s better you get a video laryngoscope of throat done ...  Read More

Sir i feel fear at night and trouble swallowing saliva difficult sleeping also, when i ride bike the same i feel difficult swallowing spitting As soon as I try to sleep some choking like sound i hear and choke me And some time sleeping time hpanic jerk aslo occur What is this plz doctors help I cannot watch even tv also i nedd to swallow saliva o

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Gerd and also causes of Dysphagia . Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

GERD FROM LAST 4 YEARS FEELING FOOD STUCK IN RIGHT SIDE OF THROAT AND SLOWLY DOWN DIFFICULTY OF SWALLOWING FEELING SPECIALLY IN DRY FOODS. Dry caugh, I ALSO HAVE LEFT VOCAL CORD POLYP 1/3 of the posterior ( But no voice change). ENT ENDOSCOPY DONE. (ONLY POLYP OTHERWISE NORMAL) UGI ENDOSCOPY DONE. Esophagus : LES 38cms, Hill grade III, Lax LES.

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Since you have LAX LES with high grade hiatus hernia (Hill's grade III), you likely have volume reflux, that's why you have been having symptoms of dry cough, dysphagia etc. Seeing from the informatio ...  Read More

Just now I accidentally swallow jammun seeds what to do after that I sip a glass of water and had two banana

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I think i have nasal polyps and sinus issues. Since 5 months i am suffering from swallowing issues. I feel that food gets stuck in throat or i have to swallow hard or take some water to gulp it down. Below i am attaching my pns xray. Please let me know what i am suffering. I wanna eat again normally. This stuff has caused me lot of stress and anxie

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You must visit ent specialist for evaluation only ct pns doesn’t tell your diagnosis. ...  Read More

Having gerd issues from long... Now having pain in chest while swallowing water on and off symptoms.. while having food I am ok but having water it pains in chest Having heartburn while waking up .. Taking vonoprazan 20 can u plz suggest any antacid be taken with vonoprazan 20 tablet.

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Do not neglect these symptoms. It could be a GERD related peptic stricture or other complication leading to difficulty in swallowing. It could be reflux induced motility disorder of esophagus too. Ge ...  Read More

Need to stop binge emotional eating and food cravings even without appetite. This is causing serious weight gain

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Do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on practo app... To help you out and give proper Advice and treatment need some history from your side so kindly do connect with me ...  Read More

I am having difficulty swallowing food for the past few days. Even soft food like watermelon feels stuck in my lower throat/neck area. I am also unable to swallow tablets. However, I can drink water without any problem. Sometimes it gives me a choking feeling and I feel anxious like I might not be able to breathe. What could be the cause and what s

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U need to consult a gastro physician...will require endoscopy ...  Read More

I am experiencing a burning sensation in my chest and food pipe. Whenever I eat anything, a burning sensation starts in my food pipe; I feel nauseous, and it feels as though the food is stuck.

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It is severe symptoms of GERD , R u suffering from stress and Anxiety... If yes then u must consult ...  Read More

My daughter 9 years old , her upper teeth was shaking for few days . Today she swallowed the teeth while eating food in the morning. She went to school and came home . She is very normal . But I m concerned about it . Will it come out in stools. Should I take her to dentist .?

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If child is Asymptomatic Do x ray abdomen and chest to confirm location If is in esophagus need endoscopy If is in stomach or intestine then observation and high Fibre diet and observe whether passed ...  Read More

I am getting hiccups after taking food and lasting for hours and having some vomit sensation what to do

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Take Tab Baclofen 10 mg once a day for 3 days Tab Pan D OD Before breakfast if it still persists kindly consult perosnally ...  Read More

I have accidentally swallowed a fish bone ,I have dull pain with discomfort,feels like pressures..I can breathe properly and eat properly..I am not sure if the bone is still there or not .can someone help what to do to get rid of the dull pain ,and discomfort

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You should go for video laryngoscope nearby ent surgeon ...  Read More

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