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Why does food always get stuck in my throat?

I can never enjoy a meal without some kind of food getting caught in my throat. My parents refuse to take me to the doctors because they think I'm over exaggerating. I'm just wondering why this may happen or how I can stop it since I obviously can't receive any medical help. (My parents say that I'm probably just not chewing up my food enough causing it to get stuck in my throat, but I purposely take up a little more time to chew up my food so that it doesn't get caught in my throat)

P.S Most people tell me when this happens I should drink some water. I can't. The water doesn't digest because the food is blocking the passage way so it just makes me choke. This is to the point where I can't even swallow my own saliva.

Much appreciated for all of the answers.

Thanks

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  • 10 years ago
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    It sounds like you have a psychological problem rather than a physical problem. But you should start by seeing an ear, nose & throat doctor to make sure there isn't a blockage (such as a cyst) in your throat. But if you can't swallow your own saliva, it suggests that you've developed some kind of mental block against swallowing. If your parents won't take you to the doctor, talk to your other relatives (grandparents, etc.) or to a guidance counselor at school.

  • 4 years ago

    hi, I relatively have this as nicely and mine is as a result of an exceptionally slim esophogus. i in my opinion got here upon this out because of actuality I went to a snooze surgeon because of a couple subject concerns with insomnia and it turn into something he mechanically seemed at. i do comprehend it is an exceptionally uncomfortable venture and for me there isn't any medical care I purely may want to consume slowly, chunk nicely, drink drinks at a similar time as i'm consuming after which purely take care of it because it occurs. I do try to do a little deep respiration excercises till now I consume if i'm feeling stressed because of actuality rigidity looks to boost the probability of an occurance(in all probability because of actuality my muscle groups have tightened up making the slim passage even tighter. you're doing the right concern going to the surgeon. solid good fortune

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