Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Problems with pills. is there condition like swallowing anxiety or something else?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Check Out This Study: A harris interactive(r) study revealed that a large percentage (40%) of american adults have experienced difficulty swallowing pills, even though most have had no problems swallowing food or liquid. Of these patients, 14 % have delayed taking doses, 8 % have skipped doses and 4% have stopped their meds. Talk to your doctor about alternative ways to take your meds and to reduce your anxiety.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.9k views
Some people do: Have trouble swallowing pills, despite being able to swallow a large piece of steak. So yes, in some cases it is anxiety related. For others, they forget to take a swallow of water before talking the pill--which really helps if you have dry mouth.
Answered 5/7/2016
5.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am taking a Valium pill for anxiety and stress about a dental procedure coming up. I have trouble swallowing pills and wanted to chew it up. My dentist advised against this and said he would crush it and place it under my tongue for me. Safe to do?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What problems can untreated allergies cause? I have severe anxiety & Im afraid to take meds. Now I have developed swallowing/throat/sinus issues.
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
3.4 thyroid nodule borderline pth high ca choked on a pill now have trouble swallow sometimes. i have anxiety and treated for GERD what is going on ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have 3.4 thyroid nod, anxiety, high ca borderline pth, i choked on a pill last month. throat stills feels irritated when i swallow?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I keep having a lump feeling in my throat I suffer with panic and anxiety disorder and when I go to swallow food I fear that I'm gonna choke
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
How can I treat anxiety-related swallowing problems?
Is swallowing excessive amounts of air from anxiety bad ? Does it cause any other health problems besides gas?
Can anxiety and stress cause me to be worried that Im not able to swallow, and then I feel like I have problems swallowing? How could I know if theres an actual problem with my swallowing?
When I got sick and got thick mucus in the back of my throat, I started noticing swallowing problems. It could be due to anxiety. Sometimes, when I drink my protein shake, it feels like the powder is stuck in the back of my throat. Is this normal?
Is it common for a teen with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and possibly autism to have a phobia of swallowing pills? How do we overcome this?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
