kilamangiro
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Hi,
I have been having a feeling in my throat for the last couple of days, like there is a build up of phlegm or something, and i have become very aware of my swallowing, which definitely seems more difficult when i'm thinking about it. A few questions:
1. When i swallow a piece of food i sometimes feel it at the back of my throat and then i dry swallow again to get it down. My girlfriend says this is normal (i have been constantly at her with questions) but i'm worried she's just trying to calm me. Is this normal for everyone else.
2. When i eat sticky or crumbly food like chocolate bits of it stick to my palate. I have never noticed it before but i have read it was a sign of swallowing difficulties? Does anyone else get this?
3. When i have a very large amount of food in my mouth, i'll make one swallow and most of it will go down but then i'll have to swallow again to get rid of the rest. My girlfriend also says it's the same for her. Again i've read this is bad to find residue on your tongue or in your mouth after swallowing.
4. i have heard that with neurological causes, swallowing is more difficult with liquids than solids. Is this the case? I seem to be ok with water i can drink lots of it quite fast (though it does make a noise in my throat when it goes down that may or may not have been there)
5. How much can anxiety affect swallowing?
Thanks, and sorry if the questions seem trivial.
I have been having a feeling in my throat for the last couple of days, like there is a build up of phlegm or something, and i have become very aware of my swallowing, which definitely seems more difficult when i'm thinking about it. A few questions:
1. When i swallow a piece of food i sometimes feel it at the back of my throat and then i dry swallow again to get it down. My girlfriend says this is normal (i have been constantly at her with questions) but i'm worried she's just trying to calm me. Is this normal for everyone else.
2. When i eat sticky or crumbly food like chocolate bits of it stick to my palate. I have never noticed it before but i have read it was a sign of swallowing difficulties? Does anyone else get this?
3. When i have a very large amount of food in my mouth, i'll make one swallow and most of it will go down but then i'll have to swallow again to get rid of the rest. My girlfriend also says it's the same for her. Again i've read this is bad to find residue on your tongue or in your mouth after swallowing.
4. i have heard that with neurological causes, swallowing is more difficult with liquids than solids. Is this the case? I seem to be ok with water i can drink lots of it quite fast (though it does make a noise in my throat when it goes down that may or may not have been there)
5. How much can anxiety affect swallowing?
Thanks, and sorry if the questions seem trivial.