Question 1

can you get rid of the gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

General anesthesia: The gag reflex is a protective mechanism that prevents mucous, food, or drink from "leaking into the wrong pipe." the only way to get rid of this is through general anesthesia. Besides, one should not try to get rid of this very important form of protection.

Question 2

how can i get rid of my gag reflex for oral?

Accepted Answer

Practice!: As with most things, practice makes perfect, there is no magic, medicine, or surgery to help you here. Some individuals have more of a gag reflex than others.

Question 3

is there a way to get rid of a hyperactive gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

No: No,you can try and control your gag reflex by consciously not thinking about it,once you start gagging it is difficult to control it

Question 4

how to get rid of tonsils stones if strong gag reflex? best way to prevent tonsils stones?

Accepted Answer

Normal finding: Tonsils stones, or tonsilliths, are common findings and are not associated with a disease process.   If removed, they tend to recur and are the result of deposits of food debris.  There are no specific treatments, but gargling with mouthwash or warm salt water may help dislodge them and prevent recurrence.   Hope that helps.

Question 5

i have a bump under my right tonsil. hard to swallow. what is it? how can i get rid of it? i've had it for 4 days. almost hits my gag reflex.

Accepted Answer

Abcess: at your age, it's most likely an abcess, or pocket of infection.  these are best drained, followed by a course of antibiotics.  see your doctor, or go to a med express or similar facility for evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

could getting an uvulectomy prevent gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: No. It is a reflex which protects your airway. Gag reflexes can be voluntarily suppressed by some patients. can be aggravated in others. Reflex varies on a scale of 0 to 10.

Question 7

hi docs, would a uvulectomy prevent gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: Good question. Would not make any difference as the gag reflex doesn't  come from one area.

Question 8

how to prevent gag reflex at the dentist?

Accepted Answer

Numb: With viscous xylocaine (lidocaine) or have the dentist numb the gag reflex area.

Question 9

i was wondering is it hard to get braces when you have a bad gag reflex?

Accepted Answer

Challenging: But not insurmountable.  A qualified orthodontic specialist should be able to help you achieve your goals.

Question 10

i have some problems with eating. even before swallowing, i get like a gag reflex. what can i do? because of this problem i have lost some weight.

Accepted Answer

Swallowing problem : Wondering how long this has been going on and whether you have been under any new stresses. It might be useful to see a Speech therapist for a swallow evaluation to rule out vocal cord dysfunction. Your primary doctor can refer you after checking for other causes.

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