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During first 5-6 bites during meal food kind of gets stuck in esophagus just below throat . i have to drink water to push it down, and afterwards it is kind of normal. what could be causing this?

Q: during first 5-6 bites during meal food kind of gets stuck in esophagus just below throat . i have to drink water to push it down, and afterwards it is kind of normal. what could be causing this?

: A speech and swallow consult may be helpful. There is sometimes an association with autoimmune disorders. Please see your physician for further evaluation.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A speech and swallow consult may be helpful. There is sometimes an association with autoimmune disorders. Please see your physician for further evaluation.

Answered 8/29/2022

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A member asked:

During first 5-6 bites during meal food kind of gets stuck in esophagus just below throat . i have to drink water to push it down, and afterwards it is kind of normal. what could be causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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