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How To Get Rid Of Food Stuck On The Back Of Tongue?
I ate popcorn a few days ago, and I have what seemed like one of those little shells on the popcorn stuck on the back of my tongue, now its really bothering me and i tried to take off but it feels as if it were a small bump.this happened once before already and it lasted a few days and I got used to the idea that it was a bump but then i tried removing it and it indeed was one of those shells from the popcorn. Is that "normal"? I mean, why is it happening to me? & how do i remove it asap?!
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Food particles can get stuck in the pharynx and it can cause discomfort.
Clinical assessment of the throat and pharynx is required to look for the stuck particle.
I suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for clinical examination of the back of the throat.
It is possible to remove the stuck food particle from back of throat with the help to specialized instruments.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Food particles can get stuck in the pharynx and it can cause discomfort.
Clinical assessment of the throat and pharynx is required to look for the stuck particle.
I suggest you to consult an ENT specialist for clinical examination of the back of the throat.
It is possible to remove the stuck food particle from back of throat with the help to specialized instruments.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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