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How To Clear The Throat After Food Gets Stuck Into The Throat?

I ate chips and a sandwich a few hours ago and a chip seems to be stuck in my throat (for the last three hours). I've tried drinking water and eating more food to push it down but nothing seems to be working. Every time I have water, it feels like the chip is moving around in my throat and it feels like I need to gag. What can I do?
Tue, 12 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.

Brief Answer - Foreign body entrance.

As per your query piece of chips acting as foreign body in your throat which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. As chips piece got stick in that area its difficult to get it removed with water.

I would suggest you to visit immediately Gastroenterologist or ENT surgeon for the same. Get fibrooptic scan done. Small non invasive fibro optic procedure will remove this piece which is struck in your throat. This is a little alarming condition which you should not be careless about.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Clear The Throat After Food Gets Stuck Into The Throat?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN. Brief Answer - Foreign body entrance. As per your query piece of chips acting as foreign body in your throat which will cause accumulation of bacteria and other microorganisms in that area. Due to this accumulation chances of obstruction are there. As chips piece got stick in that area its difficult to get it removed with water. I would suggest you to visit immediately Gastroenterologist or ENT surgeon for the same. Get fibrooptic scan done. Small non invasive fibro optic procedure will remove this piece which is struck in your throat. This is a little alarming condition which you should not be careless about. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari