I am 14 years old, for a while now, everytime I eat something, it feels like I have something stuck in my throat. No matter how much I swallow or drink something it doesn't go away. I chew my food very well and all, so I don't know what's going on. Also, when I'm eating, I periodically need to drink something to wash the food down. I'm not sure if this helps, but when I was younger, I would always get a heartburn, but not anymore. I told my parents yesterday, and I'm going to the doctor's office in 1 hour. I was just wondering if any knew what it could be. Thank you.
2007-10-20 03:06:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The people who say 'why are you asking us,' your comments are unwanted. But thank you everyone else for your serious answers. I got back from the doctor a little while ago, and he said I most likely have GERD. He gave me medicine, and if it doesn't help in 3-4 weeks, he wants me to do a barium swallow.
2007-10-20 06:09:26 · update #1
For anyone else who has the same symptoms, the doctor said to STOP drinking Coke (or any other brown soft drinks/Mountain Dew), tomato soups, orange juice, lemonade (or any other citrus drinks and fruits), tea, coffee, chocolates, frappocinos, or any other high caffine drinks. Hopefully some of this information can help someone else.
2007-10-20 06:16:48 · update #2
Acid Reflux (or GERD)
2007-10-20 03:09:07 · answer #1 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Food Gets Stuck In Throat
2016-10-02 03:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I have this as well and mine is due to a very narrow esophogus. I actually found this out because I went to a sleep doctor due to some issues with insomnia and it was something he routinely checked out. I know it is a very uncomfortable situation and for me there is no cure I just have to eat slowly, chew well, drink liquids while I am eating and then just deal with it as it happens. I do try to do some deep breathing excercises before I eat if I am feeling stressed because stress seems to increase the likelihood of an occurance(probably because my muscles have tightened up making the narrow passage even tighter. You are doing the right thing going to the doctor. Good luck
2007-10-20 03:18:07 · answer #3 · answered by Bree Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GOOD FOR YOU for telling your parents and I'm glad they are taking you to the doctor. I'm sure that by the time you read this, you'll have the answer. But to anyone who may have this problem, do see a doctor. It may be from too much gastric juices, acid reflux or a small esophagus that needs stretching. It could also be an enlarged thyroid making swallowing difficult.
2007-10-20 11:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by missingora 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The diameter of my friend's esophagus is extremely smaller than the average person. I am not sure if you have the same problem, the doctor will tell you, but my friend use to choke frequently even though he chewed his food very well. Now he has to go in for a procedure every five years to have his esophagus stretched. They do this by inflating a balloon in your throat.
Best of luck.
2007-10-20 03:11:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-25 09:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you are on a roll by going to the doctor and talking with your parents. It could be many of things. Some times the glands swollen, or there may be a cyst on part of it, which they can get rid of.
Just remain calm, and the doctor will help you.
2007-10-20 03:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Ro 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you had heartburn then the acid has probably scarred down the esophagus, making it hard to swallow. See a gastroenterologist. he has equipment to stretch the esophagus (while you are alseep) and break up the scar tissue to leave a larger opening. If it is bad, you may have to have it done several times.
2007-10-20 03:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by db2byl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm glad you had the good sense to tell your parents. Let us know what the doctor says. It could help others.
2007-10-20 03:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by TatersPop 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you require a barium swallow series immediately... it can be a signal of an anatomical deformity or neurodegenerative process... have the doctor order a upper barium video flouroscopy
2007-10-20 03:09:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋