Question 1

i did a barium swallow exam on the 11th because i felt food getting stuck in my throat. i now find myself hungrier than usual and i did recent blood work that showed my protein, potassium were lower than usual. does b block ability to get nutrition?

Accepted Answer

: The barium used for the study left your body completely within a week. Any increase in food consumption is likely natural after you recovered from whatever symptoms started the study.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: food getting stuck?

Accepted Answer

Food impaction: When this occurs it typically happens within the esophagus. Often due to several potential causes such as a narrowing from acid reflux or cancer. Also benign conditions such as a schatzki's ring and eosinophilic esophagitis.

Question 3

i am having problems swallowing i can feel the food getting stuck?

Accepted Answer

See your mD: You shoul probably have an endoscopy to further evaluate.

Question 4

i have food getting stuck on epiglottis while swallowing--what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Food Getting Stuck: See a GI physician to find out what's wrong. It could be serious.

Question 5

food getting stuck on epiglottis while swallowing with difficulty. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Pharyngeal dysphagia: Swallowing is complicated with coordination of multiple muscles. Any one of these can cause problems. This needs to be evaluated by a doc (gi or ent) or you need a swallowing study.

Question 6

how can i prevent sticky food getting stuck in my braces?

Accepted Answer

What sticky food?: Food in general catches on braces. The best method is to use an interproximal brush under and around the wires/brackets to gently pull the debris off...You should be using this daily to replace flossing while on braces.
Careful with candy/gums/gummies and other "sticky" foods...The sugar can cause damage.

Question 7

food getting stuck in my throat on the last bite. throat becomes extremely dry and painful. ?

Accepted Answer

Tough call: If related to the esophagus: could be mechanical stricture or narrowing (possibly from severe reflex, congenital issue, tumor, immune disease like eosinophili esophagitis), or uncoordinated contractions of the muscles as food goes down.  If the problem is in the mouth, could be an issue with saliva productions.  Virtual consult may help with guidance, but exam and EGD likely necessary.

Question 8

i am experiencing  burping. the following also describe me: heartburn and food getting stuck (swallowing). what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: an ESOPHAGEAL issue ( refux, hiatal hernia, stricture) and a "hands on" examination would be helpful the diagnosis and treatment of any/all of these issues! DO NOT POSTPONE ! There is a reason for your discomfort and it is more likely than not "simple" and NOT dangerous!

Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 9

i got a problem with food getting stuck in my upper stomach. i had a upper endoscopy and it was normal. this problem stated after taking cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

Accepted Answer

Candida esophagitis?: Ask your doctor (preferably the GI doc who did the endoscopy) about the possibility of a candida (yeast) infection of your esophagus. Yeast overgrowth and infection can be triggered by broad spectrum antibiotics like ciprofloxacin. This should have been obvious by endoscopy, but still something to ask about. Maybe a trial of anti-yeast treatment like nystatin or fluconazole?

Question 10

my wisdoms are erupting, two are causing pain with one having a flap of skin with food getting stuck underneath. who should i go and see about my wisdom teeth?

Accepted Answer

Oral Surgeon: See an Oral Surgeon for an evaluation of your wisdom teeth.  If you prefer, you can check with your General Dentist first who can recommend someone.  Always best to get a referral from someone you trust.

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I did a barium swallow exam on the 11th because i felt food getting stuck in my throat. i now find myself hungrier than usual and i did recent blood work that showed my protein, potassium were lower than usual. does b block ability to get nutrition?

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What is the definition or description of: food getting stuck?

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I am having problems swallowing i can feel the food getting stuck?

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I have food getting stuck on epiglottis while swallowing--what could be wrong?

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Food getting stuck on epiglottis while swallowing with difficulty. what could be wrong?

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How can i prevent sticky food getting stuck in my braces?

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Food getting stuck in my throat on the last bite. throat becomes extremely dry and painful. ?

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I am experiencing burping. the following also describe me: heartburn and food getting stuck (swallowing). what should i do?

A member asked:

I got a problem with food getting stuck in my upper stomach. i had a upper endoscopy and it was normal. this problem stated after taking cipro (ciprofloxacin)?

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My wisdoms are erupting, two are causing pain with one having a flap of skin with food getting stuck underneath. who should i go and see about my wisdom teeth?

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