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I have had a feeling of something being stuck in my throat since yesterday after i ate a steak taco. i can feel it when i swallow, do i need the er?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

FB of throat: Probably due to the superficial injury by stuck food which will fade away. Eat soft food. If it continues for another 24 hours,go to ER.

Answered 8/12/2018

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A member asked:

I have had a feeling of something being stuck in my throat since yesterday after i ate a steak taco. i can feel it when i swallow, do i need the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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