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What Causes Tongue And Throat Pain With Difficulty In Swallowing?
Question: I was eating, and I had a really odd pain in my tongue and throat, almost like a cramp. And now my tongue feels weird, kind of heavy and I have trouble swallowing.
Brief Answer:
Allergic reaction to food
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have these symptoms occuring suddenly when you started to eat, it might be a reaction to the food that you ate. It was an allergic reaction and the tongue swelled up and thus you had trouble swallowing as well.
Also it looks like the reaction was mild to moderate and hence it is not life threatening. However you should analyze the food that you had taken and try to avoid it. It is better to get the food sensitivity testing for that particular items so that it confirms the reaction and you can avoid them for some time.
For now do nothing, keep observing if the symptoms do not improve please see a doctor locally.
Allergic reaction to food
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you have these symptoms occuring suddenly when you started to eat, it might be a reaction to the food that you ate. It was an allergic reaction and the tongue swelled up and thus you had trouble swallowing as well.
Also it looks like the reaction was mild to moderate and hence it is not life threatening. However you should analyze the food that you had taken and try to avoid it. It is better to get the food sensitivity testing for that particular items so that it confirms the reaction and you can avoid them for some time.
For now do nothing, keep observing if the symptoms do not improve please see a doctor locally.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It was a food item I've eaten several times and it never bothered me before.
Brief Answer:
Few foods can be sensitive after several exposures
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Few food can be sensitive towards the human body after several exposure called delayed sensitization. Just gargle with salt water several times today every 3 hours. Wait and watch for the symptoms to disappear themselves.
Few foods can be sensitive after several exposures
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Few food can be sensitive towards the human body after several exposure called delayed sensitization. Just gargle with salt water several times today every 3 hours. Wait and watch for the symptoms to disappear themselves.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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