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Sometimes when i eat, my throat locks up and then i can't swallow anything, even saliva. if i try to swallow i get spasms and regurgitate. lasts ~30 m?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Evaluation: Although this sounds similar to anxiety symptoms - medical causes would need to be ruled out. Recommend eval.

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i eat, my throat locks up and then i can't swallow anything, even saliva. if i try to swallow i get spasms and regurgitate. lasts ~30 m?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano and 2 doctors agreed

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