As long as I am chewing gum or candy to lubricate my throat, I am fine. If I go for a short period of time without this, my throat feels extremely dry and I start to gag.

Still have my tonsils, but never any mention from the dentist that they look swollen. Have to worn the dentist about my problem.

The latex gloves they wear make the condition really bad. Constantly gagging at the dentist. Water doesn't help.

Has to be something with a flavor in it. Don't have a clue as to what to have the doctor test for if I were to go that route.

Guest over a year ago In reply to glen in australia on - click to read. Guest over a year ago Hi, I've had the same thing for about 1 year now - I generally gag when I'm on my own and even though I feel like gagging in front of other people apart from my wife!

I can generally control it. The things I use are mints or chewing gum and tons of water - recently the gum I normally have has been making me gag though so at present just have mints, water and rescue remedy - this seems to soothe the gag reflex as it's quite strong tasting.

I have suffered with a Haetus Hernia for about 5 years and always have a dull ache in my stomach and do get heartburn. The Doctor said that it's the acid that makes me gag as it is generally worse in the morning - have also been to a Hypnotist but that didn't work!

I do sometimes gag if I'm about to go out or have a meeting so I also think it's alot to do with the mind and something that your body learns to do which is annoying!

As I said, the gagging started about 1 year ago when in my last job I was getting loads of pressure - I've since started my own firm and no longer have the pressure I was put under but still have these gagging fits every day.

It isn't the end of the world but is very annoying as it is something you keep thinking about and when I think about gagging I gag!!

Guest over a year ago I had this happen the other day. It started with a scratchy throat and laryngitis. Somehow, my throat got so dry that when I inhaled at one point, the dryness of the air hit my gag reflex, and I started coughing and gagging.

I was in public and panicked a bit, thinking I was going to throw up. After that, I couldn't get my gag reflex to calm down.

I tried water and hard candy, but for like an hour and a half, I was ridiculously uncomfortable. The feeling was something like having a tongue depressor stuck down on the right side of your throat.

Anyway, it happened again that night when I got into bed and turned the air conditioner on - I guess, the air blowing triggered it.

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects your mouth and your stomach. Rings of muscle sphincters in the upper and lower portions contract and relax to allow food and liquid to pass.

Difficulty swallowing dysphagia means it takes more time and effort to move food or liquid from your mouth to your stomach.

Dysphagia may also be associated with pain. In some cases, swallowing may be impossible. Occasional difficulty swallowing, which may occur when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough, usually isn't cause for concern.

But persistent dysphagia may indicate a serious medical condition requiring treatment. Dysphagia can occur at any age, but it's more common in older adults.

The causes of swallowing problems vary, and treatment depends on the cause. Dysphagia care at Mayo Clinic. See your doctor if you regularly have difficulty swallowing or if weight loss, regurgitation or vomiting accompanies your dysphagia.

If an obstruction interferes with breathing, call for emergency help immediately. If you're unable to swallow because you feel that the food is stuck in your throat or chest, go to the nearest emergency department.

Swallowing is complex, and a number of conditions can interfere with this process. Sometimes the cause of dysphagia can't be identified.

However, always let your doctor know if you notice any of these warning signs that are worsening or persistent:. Other possible warning signs include trouble opening your mouth or moving your tongue, nose bleeds, stuffy nose, coughing up blood, and headaches.

Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and any history of smoking, drinking, or HPV risk. You may need to be examined with a long, thin scope inserted through your nose or mouth endoscopic exam.

Imaging studies may be important as well. The only sure way to diagnose throat cancer is with a biopsy, which may include:.

Throat cancer may be successfully treated if caught at an early stage. Doctors stage throat cancer as stage I, II, III, or IV. Stage I is the earliest and stage IV is the most advanced.

Fortunately there are many treatment options. There is no way to completely prevent throat cancer, but you can lower your risk by not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruits and vegetables, practicing safe sex, and getting the HPV vaccine, which is available for boys, girls, young men, and young women.

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Does the need to constantly drink water count as another possible symptom? And is it possible that the voice does not change AT ALL? I was able all i needed to know on throat problems.

Very educative. Did not find food to eat to prevent. Really enjoyed this site… thank you. I have a problem with swallowing. It feels that there is something stuck in my throat.

I went to see my GP said it is a post nasal drip and he referred me to a ENT specialist and that was in The specialist did tests and he said nothing is wrong.

It did not get any better and I am still struggling with this problem. Can you perhaps help me with any suggestions.

Anyone had their thyroids checked? Maybe check the thyroid. Candace, you are absolutely right! The same thing happened to me. I never had an abnormal thyroid blood test.

Insist on a thyroid ultrasound. I have been feeling uneasy in my throat, it feels like there is something in there, very irritating and painful feels like my veins are going to tear off.

Look up LPR. It is what I have and sound like what you may have. ENT specialist may help. But not many know how to diagnose it or treat it.

Good to mention that when I drink got drinks, like tea, coffee, etc. I keep getting this feeling as if something is stuck in my throat, i feel like vomating sometimes.

Dear Rahul… The only way you can be helped is with scheduling a visit to an ENT… Someone who makes you comfortable and gives you the time attention your case needs.

Those are typically in better centers or special hospitals in large cities… Spend the bit extra and go there.

Feels like something stuck in my throat when swallowing. Been on 2 antibiotics with no help. He said it was so swollen he put me on Prednisone for 10 days and go back.

No relief yet. My son 4 years had the tonsils around 3 months now. I went to go regularly and the give to me spry and other thing.

I have try them but nothing. My son feel tired, sometimes had temperature,feel cold, he had dry cough, when he go sleep he can snooze very loud sometimes.

He do not like to eat to much, he want just to drink. Do you think I need to sent him to the hospital or to wat for the appointment with the specialist?

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The appendicular vein removes oxygen-depleted blood from the appendix, which is located at the bottom of the ascending colon. How to Stop or Desensitize Your Gag Reflex Medically reviewed by J.

Keith Fisher, MD — Written by Scott Frothingham on August 26, About Causes How to stop Acupuncture Acupressure Desensitizing Takeaway The gag reflex, also called the pharyngeal reflex, is a contraction of the throat that happens when something touches the roof of your mouth, the back of your tongue or throat, or the area around your tonsils.

What is a gag reflex? What causes gagging? How to stop your gag reflex during common circumstances.

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