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Pills Stuck In Esophogus
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Food always getting stuck in my esophagus. Why?
See your doctor: Food always getting stuck in the esophagus can be caused by narrowing of the esophagus (scarring, tumor, congenital, etc) or from diminished saliva production. Best to see your doctor to find out the cause of your symptoms. ...Read more
Esophagus (Definition)
This is the muscular structure built like a tube that connects your throat to the stomach though which food ...Read more
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Swallowed pill cam it is stuck in small bowel?
Pill: Usually cannot get stuck in the small bowel. It will move along with the other contents. Mostly patients complain of pills sticking in the throat and fluid helps to dislodge. ...Read more
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Uncomfortable to swallow, feels like pill stuck in back of throat. Can clearly see epiglottis in back of throat sticking up. More saliva than normal.
Uvula not epiglottis: You may see your uvula but it is difficult to see epiglottis. You have pain with swallowing. Feels like something in your throat. I would recommend drinking lots of fluids. Get rest. It may be allergies and post nasal drip. See your doctor for pain after1 week or fevers and worsening. Hope you feel better ...Read more
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Upper scope after getting nurofen stuck in throat. Abrasions in throat and tiny ulcer found in stomach. Biopsy of ulcer done. Scared of stomach cancer. Gerd but scope last April clr with pilori neg?
Stomach Cancer..why?: Sounds like you had ' Pill Esophigitis' and minor case of gastritis. There appears to be no reason for FEAR. what makes of scared of Stomach Cancer. Stomach Cancer is rare in the WEST. More common in Japan. Yes, do consider colonscopy screen for colon cancer after age 50. ...Read more
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Tues endoscopy, food got stuck in throat, icould not swallow water /food.. Friday after, food stuck again. Why?
What was found?: Transit dysphagia (difficulty moving food down esophagus) may be due to esophageal spasm, eosinophilic esophagitis, classic esophageal dysfunction (or even age-related presby-esophagus), structural pathology (due to esophageal narrowing, cancer, focal inflammation like an ulcer from a pill, or infection, or fungal involvement of the esophagus). What did your doctor find? Please follow-up with him. ...Read more
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Feels like acid is sitting in the back of throat for 3 days. Sour taste in mouth, throat is sore & lump in throat when I swallow. Antacids didnt work ?
Sounds like: GERD symptoms. You can try OTC meds such as Prilosec or Nexium (esomeprazole) (PPI class of drugs). If this does not work or if it recurs even after working for a short time, you should consult with your doctor. ...Read more
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Magnesium Citrate pill stuck in throat will it dissolve on it's own?
Eventually: but SLOWLY and I suggest that you try the old "trick" of eating some soft bread and washing it down with a long HOT drink!! Not too hot! Give it a try Hope this helps! Dr Z ...Read more
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Feels like something stuck in back of tongue/throat 3 weeks. No tonsil stones visible.No pain, trouble swallowing. 25 yrs. Female?
ENT: Unfortunately if you cannot see with tongue depressor anything unusual, then the only next step that will help would be to have an exam by an ear nose throat doctor. ...Read more
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Pills and food get caught in throat
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Dysphagia. C MD: Difficulty swallowing needs evaluation. C your doc. May need ENT exam, video esophagram, etc. ...Read more
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Have Gerd. Food is getting stuck in throat right above the sternum. It hurts a bit to swallow. (not all the time) fear of esoph. cancer. is it gerd?
See a: Gastroenterologist. This should be evaluated.
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Accidently ate smal glass in food.if it is in intestine as bubling sound at right side.can glas make infection inside & then in uti.as kleibsella come?
Ingestion: You need to see a doctor if you have ingested glass. Abdominal exam and likely a imaging study is needed at this time. ...Read more
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Reflux acid can make feel something stuck in the throat?
Possible: An estimated 20 - 60% of patients with gerd have symptoms in throat (hoarseness, sore throat) without any significant heartburn. A failure to diagnose and treat gerd may lead to persistent throat conditions, such as chronic laryngitis, hoarseness, difficulty speaking, sore throat, dry cough, constant throat clearing, and granulomas (soft, pink bumps) on the vocal cords. ...Read more
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If food went down wrong pipe would I choke?Had on off chest pain above rt breast after food stuck in my throat earlier.
Choking : If food got stuck in your esophagus, then you would've had trouble swallowing with inability to pass any liquid or solid food. If it went down your trachea or windpipe, then you would've had extreme coughing and shortness of breath. This could cause an extreme airway problem. You may have had a partial blockage in esophagus that cleared. See MD if symptoms persist or worsen. ...Read more
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Wouldnt fixing Achalasia by surgery result in acid reflux in esophogus?
Maybe (answer #5): See prior HealthTap answers on this subject. Fixing achalasia is often combined with an anti-reflux procedure to avoid just what you fear. ...Read more
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Could food get stuck in my lungs?
Yes.: Technical name is aspiration. One may choke involuntary or because of a pre-existing condition such as a stroke. Normally our cough reflex will clear the airway. Sometimes a bronchoscopy may need to be done is food is "stuck". Chest xray may help but not all foreign bodies able to be seen on a cxr. ...Read more
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Piece pasta stuck in throat last nite(dryness).Can breathe & had meals.24 hrs ltr, still feel sharp pain rt side of throat when swallowing. How fix?
Throat pain: It is probably not there but scratched your throat while passing. Extra fluids and cold things for couple days and it should be ok. ...Read more
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4 weeks and can't eat solids. Food get stuck in throat. Feels like there's something there all he time. Food feels stuck in front of throat. Wctb?
Dysphagia: Sounds like you had or have scheduled a barium swallow. That's a great first step for this problem. If that doesn't provide an answer, get a referral to ENT for 'laryngoscopy' of throat and possibly 'esophagoscopy' of food passage. Really can't say what is causing this common symptom without taking a look. ...Read more
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I got a 5-inch piece of lasagna stuck in throat. Rt throat pain/rt blocked airway. I can still swallow water/saliva. Will it go down or disintegrate?
Go to ER: It is best to go to er for immediate attention. ...Read more
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Vitamin got stuck In throat and next day hurts in chest when i swallow or burp. No GAD, young and healthy, paleo diet. Prognosis?
Pill Esophagitis : An acidic or corrosive medication can damage the lining of the esophagus. Stop the vitamin; avoid nuts, seeds & other foods that can irritate the open wound. Take all pills with a full glass of water while standing or sitting; remain upright for -~ ½ hr. afterwards. Ask your doctor if you should take antacids short-term & at what point you'd need further evaluation for persistent symptoms. ...Read more
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Chest pain, heat in throat (when breathing, not swallowing), ears popping. EGD/24h pH find no acid/erosion. PPIs,diet change ineffective. Whats wrong?
Need an exam: Without knowing your complete medical history, all your symptoms and how often they occur, where located, etc. etc, and the ability to examine you it's not possible to give you any guidance. You need to see a physician for an exam if your problem continues. If necessary get a second opinion. Don't try to diagnose yourself via the internet, you won't be able to. Sorry we couldn't help ...Read more