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Stuck sunflower seed - no joke!!!?
Okay, you will think I'm crazy. Well I am but that's not really relevant here. Anyway...
I was eathing sunflower seeds today and somehow I think I got a sliver of husk stuck in my throat. It's stuck there and feels like a little needle pricking me each time I swallow. Here's what I've tried, some of which are suggestions from friends and family:
Brushing my teeth
Gargling
Rincing with mouthwash
making myself burp
making myself sneeze
using my finger to try and get at it
being a little sick
drinking a whole lot of water at once
drinking something really hot
Does anyone know of anything else I could try. I'm not really good with anatomy but it feels almost as though it's under my jaw.
Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9 Answers
- shortstop42000Lv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
That always happens to me with Doritos and popcorn. No worries, it will eventually soften up enough to come out, though it is annoying.
- 1 decade ago
Well first off try to avoid touching it with your finger!
I suspect that it may not be a piece of anything BUT
A cut maybe (from a seed of course)
So touching it is a bad idea - to avoid infection
Just keep on using mouth wash and gargling ect. If it is indeed a cut, you should put some salt in water and wash the cut 1-3 times a day until you see a doctor about it if the pain persists.
- 1 decade ago
Don't worry it most likely already went down (especially if you have eaten afterwards) but what you're feeling now is the irritation that the sunflower seed made while scraping against your throat. This feeling can be very misleading and can truly feel like there is something there. It should get better each day and will probably last a few days.
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- 1 decade ago
Might not even be a sunflower seed :\
Last time that happened to me, I drank some water and gave up. I went to sleep, and when I woke up it was gone.
But I wouldn't really want to try that, you might choke on the little thing ;]
- All-OneLv 61 decade ago
Try eating fresh bread or roll, not little bit's, but put a large amount in you mouth at one time. Swallowing, should remove any sliver of the sunflower logged in you throat.
Doing this may cause, constipation. If this occurs I sure you know how to take care of that problem.
If this does not take care of the problem, you must see a doctor. My best to you.
Source(s): This is how my grandmother, took care of the problem. Let me know how you are doing. - 1 decade ago
Best way: eating RICE
Rice is sticky, and when you slowly swallow it, i'll slide down the throat, and stick to the sunflower seed and push it down. I did that when a fish bone got lodged in my throat. If that doesn't work, see the doctor, and they'll get it out in like... 2 seconds.