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If i can't eat solid foods what can i eat? can't see dr for 2 weeks as no appts available. and food feels stuck in throat. what do i do?

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Dr. Janiece Stewart answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Soft foods: Soft foods or pureed foods are good options. Mashed potatoes, greek yogurt, smoothies, etc..

Answered 6/1/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Solid foods: You should consider going to the ER to be evaluated rather than wait two weeks for your doctor's appointment

Answered 7/29/2017

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A member asked:

If i can't eat solid foods what can i eat? can't see dr for 2 weeks as no appts available. and food feels stuck in throat. what do i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Janiece Stewart answered

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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