HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Lower Throat Discomfort, Accidental Swallowing Of Metal Chip, Choking On Coughing, On Light Foods, Habit Of Marijuana. What Could Have Happened?

Hi. I have been having an issue with lower throat discomfort for about a week and a half. It started when I accidentally swallowed a very tiny metal chip one night at work. It took about 36 hours for the sensation of the chip to clear my throat and then I felt fine for about 2 days until I swallowed a large piece of food that got stuck in my throat also. After several hours it dislodged. This has happened 2 other times over the course of about 6 days. After this happened I switched to very light foods for about 3 days like oatmeal and milk shakes. I ve been coughing on occasion and every once in a while end with a choke that makes the throat feel a little better. But for the past 2 days now I have felt much better. Very little coughing. Next to sensation at all in the throat and I now feel more confident to eat more solid food. What do you think happened? Oh I am also nowadays a daily marijuana smoker and have been one on and off for the past 21 years. Could I have gotten a lower throat infection from the smoking?
Thu, 26 Jul 2012
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
hi.if you dont have difficulty in swallowing then may be there was that metal chip lodged in the esophagial mucosa which has been dislodged completely.the other possibility is that the trauma due to the metal chip had caused inflammation and swelling leading to irritation and difficulty swallowing.other aspect is since you are a smoker for a long time although on and off, if you have intermittent dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) it may warrant further evaluation from a surgeon or an ENT surgeon..
hope that answers your issue.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Esophageal dysphagia


Loading Online Doctors....
Lower Throat Discomfort, Accidental Swallowing Of Metal Chip, Choking On Coughing, On Light Foods, Habit Of Marijuana. What Could Have Happened?

hi.if you dont have difficulty in swallowing then may be there was that metal chip lodged in the esophagial mucosa which has been dislodged completely.the other possibility is that the trauma due to the metal chip had caused inflammation and swelling leading to irritation and difficulty swallowing.other aspect is since you are a smoker for a long time although on and off, if you have intermittent dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) it may warrant further evaluation from a surgeon or an ENT surgeon.. hope that answers your issue.