Any young people with trouble swallowing?
925635
Sometimes, when I eat very dry foods eg rice, it literally gets stuck in my chest, so I have to drink and make sure I take tiny bits and eat slow.   Acid reflux actually causes that feeling you mention...food or acid actually pushes up, opens the flap of your esophogus and food rises up.\n\nTry to eat less salty foods, foods with less preservatives, cut out pop and coffee and eat smaller meals and lots more plain cooked veggies and fresh fruit.  Avoid foods that cause you acid reflux.  For me GRAVY is the worst.  I don't get heartburn often but when I do it stays for hours.  \n\nI actually take a spoonful of vinegar, chase it down with water and it cures my heartburn better than any medication can.  Try and see if that helps.  Avoid lying down after eating.  If you can go for a walk and allow your food to digest.  \n\nI dont' know what to suggest as I know a lot of people that have acid reflux and nothing seems to help.  They do however eat a lot of the wrong types of foods which I think is a major cause.  Cut the spices and rich sauces out and have yogurts and soya milk and more healthier food choices and see if it makes a difference.  I know my body FEELS and thanks me when I give it good nutritious food! LOL
900069
My son is the same way. He is a very good boy and wants to please us by eating better but he can't bring himself to and will gag if he tries. He has gotten somewhat better but is still pretty bad. Otherwise he is very healthy so I am not going to stress out too much. I was a poor eater as a child and now I love all foods.
719495
thats true, she will swallow them. it wont be painful or anythiing, when my brother was five he had his tonsils removed...he was fine. she wont notice at all!
1047366
My Daddy had this condition. He would eat a tiny bite of food and have to run to the bathroom, choking all the way. Our family has a history of Acid Reflux Disease. We also have Esophagus Cancer in our family as well. Acid Reflux can set you up for this cancer. My Daddy did indeed have to get a procedure where they stuck a carrot shaped thing down his throat, to stretch it so he could swallow. The relief didn't last him long though, about 6 months. I have Acid Reflux and I am not looking forward to the days to come. My granny also died of Esophagus Cancer. Please talk your Daddy into having the Doctor take a look! Very important.
1019716
i have it. i have to take nexium for it...any acidy fruits like lemons, oranges, cherries, kiwis, are terrible. grapes, bananas, pears, apples(red) are good for it. pop and fruit juices are not that great. veggies are good, they are bland. but tomatoes are nt too good for it. and make sure he doesnt eat after 6 pm because since he has this it means that he doesnt digest as quickly as you and it will just sit there in his esophogas and he will be miserable......genler100@yahoo.com if u nd to know anything else...i feel for him...i go through this everyday.
462884
This person needs to be evaluated by a Speech therapist/pathologist. they have certain tests they can administer to find out if it is safe for the person to even begin to take anything by mouth. the danger with swallowing problems is that the person can aspirate food or liquids into the lungs and develop pneumonia.
238146
my daughter has had strep i bet a hundred times since she was born (she's 10 now) and the pain and irratation that they have to deal with will cause those problems in kids. another side affect is weight loss because it hurts too much to eat. i was finally able to get my daughters tonsils taken out and now she is turning back into a real kid:):):)
816058
As a person who works with post stroke patients. I agree that you should have him evaluated by a speech therapist. They will eval his swallowing as he eats.    It's a tough thing for a family let alone the patient to go through.   Until you can get him into a specialist try these tips.\n\nVery small bites of food. Try not to make his food runny, too much liquid can gag your dad. You can get a powder called "thicken" probably at the pharmacy or even at a nursing home ( your best bet would be at the nursing home) Follow the directions on the can. You can mix this tasteless powder with all liquids, it does just what then name implies. It thickens the liquids enough so it doesn't choke/gag the patient. Most times the mix looks like a nectur consistency, you can make it thicker or thinner as you need it.    Give it to him by teaspoon, have him sit up straight while eating, give him time to work through the food, remind him to tuck his chin to chis chest as he swallows. He may not eat much at one time so to keep his strength up offer him several "snacks" through out the day. \nIt is important that he gets the nutrition in some way, Ensure, and other supplements can also be thickened.  Good luck and God bless
126099
This sounds funny, but I tried it. My older sister told me to take a mouthful of water, plug my ears, and then swallow. It does work.
1025741
Yogurt is supposed to help. Maybe drink some water, or eat some crackers. I know you said it's not hunger, but it might absorb the stomach acids and stuff and stop the gurgling.
259380
The way that works 100% of the time for me is:\nTake in all the air you can into your lungs and hold it while taking a small glass of water and drinking it with the smallest gulps you can. Do this until you can't hold your breath any longer. Works first try for me. The constant swallowing action distracts your esophagus and diaphragm long enough to make it forget about the hiccups.
1122584
.. I have the same problem.. I suck my front two fingers (index and middle)  and i'm 15 ...\n\nI have tried EVERYTHING there is.. lemon juice.. chili peper.. cleaning products.. sitting on my hand whenever I feel the urge to put them in my mouth.. Everything..\n\nI'm beggining to think this will never end, and I will forever be embarresed by it..\n\nalthough, I am trying the "wrap the finger(s) up" thing.  and it is sorta working, BUT.. everymorning I wake up with a HORRIBLE dry mouth.. which REALLY irritates me..\n\n so i have the feeling I will easily be going back to my fingers..   :(
697374
i've heard that the pain is minimal you have to stay a little iced for the weekend. they say fluid still comes out but it just isnt as thick, if that matters to you. But i also think that that would make it easier to swallow if you like her to swallow.
39590
this has worked for me and my kids for 15 years now EVERY TIME...\n\nYou have someone plug your ears while you guzzle water. Keep swallowing for about 5 good chugs. If you are alone, you can plug your own ears and drink thru a straw. \nTrust me, once you try this you will never need another cure.
410722
Have you had a stroke or some other condition that has induced dysphagia? Or perhaps medication that is impairing your gag reflex (benzodiazepines, neuroleptics, anticonvulsants, some corticosteroids, some antibiotics, anticholinergics, antipsychotics, antiparkinsonian drugs, anxiolytics, etc.)?\n\nDepending on the cause, various treatments ranging from physical therapy to medications exist.  Most popular is of course dietary modification and swallow therapy.  Surgical dilatation can also be done, if warranted and appropriate, as can cricopharyngeal myotomy, where the cricopharyngeus muscle is disrupted to reduce resistance of the pharyngeal outflow tract.  It really depends on the cause in the first place.  The important goal of treatment is to avoid aspiration and improve nutritional status of the patient, so working with a specialist in swallowing disorders to obtain optimum therapy for the individual case is key.\n\nJohns Hopkins in Baltimore, MD has an excellent swallowing center that might be worth looking into.\n\nGood luck!
599088
My best friend had this promblem too. Me and some of her friends helped her out threw it. when she ate she went to the bathroom(u should knows what happends) we would go with her to make shur she didnt do anything. we also made shur that she ate too. it took us about 2 months to get her threw it now she looks a LOT better now then when she did. i also told her from throwing up the acided would damage her throut and her voice box. she loved to sing and she wants to become a singer. so i told her she kept going she could never become a singer. yes i know i sounded mean but it worked tho!!yay!!\ni hope you get better and find someone to talk to about this. just find someone to help you and dont be afired to ask for help.!!!
1178118
ya girl said that women hate swallowing. that's not true.. i'll do it fa my ol man in a heartbeat.. it's nuthin