What We Treat
Telehealth
A member asked:
Hi, i chocked while drinking water a big gulp when down my esophagus. it feels like liquids are escaping on the left side. will this heal on its on?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No problem: If you had ruptured your esophagus, you'd be in severe pain. You should be fine. If you develop pain, call your MD.
Answered 7/18/2015
2.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Feels like mucus stuck inside throat which gets worse after drinking water or eating help? Whenever i drink fell like choking on mucus, i have to spit
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can GERD make liquids come up your esophagus? I'm not choking and I can still eat and talk, it's just a sensation there for me. But can this happen?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Trouble swallowing after a near choking incident about a month ago, I have been having problems swallowing food/ not liquids, i can feel the food in the throat and it does'nt go down, if i drink too much fluid to try and wash it down, it may come up but i
I was drinking dulcosoft (Macrogol 4000) mixed with water to soften my stool when it went down the wrong pipe and I started choking and coughing. Can something bad happen from getting a swallow of polyethylene glycol down the wrong pipe?
2 yr old had a choking episode 4 days ago - now refuses to eat/drink & pools her saliva in her mouth (does not swallow). Esophagus ok (went to ER).
In June, I began choking or aspirating when I drink liquids. Happens at least once a day and often feels the wind is knocked out of me. Causes?
Middle of night severe dry throat;if swallow before drinking water feels like choking; drank water and this time felt like choke/tight despite h20?
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
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
