HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Something in my throat that feels weird whenever i drink water. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Swallowing: There could be some sort of irritation or anatomical problem with your throat or esophagus. Ent doctors can assess that, but start with your pcp to discuss if referral is appropriate.

Answered 7/8/2013

5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My throat is dry but I drink a lot of water each day, its hard to eat food and feels like a gag, it also causes me to cough somewhat violently, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I get food stuck under my throat area and drinking water helps. Tests are clear. Lately , I noticed that almost every time I burb after that episode. Could it all be due to air trapped within that area that causes this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My throat has been sore for days. I can't eat or drink.It feels like my food is getting court on something and I have to wash it out with water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Why does my throat sometimes feel dry after i drink even water?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

When ever I drink cold water I feel cold and throat pain why its happening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I have a wired feeling in my throat as if my thoart is blocked and it hurts a bit but whenever i eat or drink water i don't feel anything but the feeling is just there it comes and goes but i have been experiencing this every day for some days now?
Whenever I eat my food is getting stuck in my throat (down by my chest) I am having to drink lots of water to get it down. Who wld I see? Why?
Whenever I drink water, my throat feels closed and I have trouble breathing. What could this be? I already am diagnosed with chronic urticaria
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
Whenever I try to loose my weight, I drink 8 to 10 glass water. Sudden I feel bone and muscles cramps/sprain. In my spine, neck, head and now in cheek/ jaw inside. How can I loose my weight. I have osteomalacia too. When I eat nthng, weight in cntrl ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
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.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.