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What Should Be Done For Gagging After Badly Swallowing The Food?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Jan 2014
Question: My son who is 29 swallowed food and almost choked and now he can't stop gagging..it comes and goes for the last hour
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: Please refer to the following answer. Detailed Answer: Hi, It is normal to gagging after "badly swallowing the food to almost choking" due to irritation of upper GI tract from bad swallowing food. Do not worry as it will go away within the next 24 hours. Please advise him to: - eat slowly without rushing - drink more water these couple of days - ask him to wash his mouth and do throat gargles after eating - avoid fatty/processed/oily foods for some days - if he feels to vomit; let him vomit, as this will alleviate his symptoms Please let me know if you need other assistance! I'd be honored to help you! Dr.Benard
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What Should Be Done For Gagging After Badly Swallowing The Food?

Brief Answer: Please refer to the following answer. Detailed Answer: Hi, It is normal to gagging after "badly swallowing the food to almost choking" due to irritation of upper GI tract from bad swallowing food. Do not worry as it will go away within the next 24 hours. Please advise him to: - eat slowly without rushing - drink more water these couple of days - ask him to wash his mouth and do throat gargles after eating - avoid fatty/processed/oily foods for some days - if he feels to vomit; let him vomit, as this will alleviate his symptoms Please let me know if you need other assistance! I'd be honored to help you! Dr.Benard