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How To Dislodge Chewing Gum Stuck In The Food Pipe?
Question: I am not sure if I inhaled gum ir swallowed it. I sucked in a breath and felt it in the back of my throat. I didnt have a coughing fit. bit feels like something is stuck.
Brief Answer:
Possible Gum obstruction in the food pipe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
It could be gum stuck in the food pipe.
Since you don't have any Acute chest symptoms ,the possibility of inhaled gum can be ruled out provisionally.
I advise you to get an Upper GI Endoscopy to trace its location and aid in its removal.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Possible Gum obstruction in the food pipe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
It could be gum stuck in the food pipe.
Since you don't have any Acute chest symptoms ,the possibility of inhaled gum can be ruled out provisionally.
I advise you to get an Upper GI Endoscopy to trace its location and aid in its removal.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok as i am not having trouble breathing or coughing and can eat and drink dont worry about!
Brief Answer:
Nil by mouth is advisable until evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Normally Nil by mouth would be the rule in any case of food pipe obstruction.
Food may aggravate the symptoms or push the gum still lower.
Early evaluation will be a safer option.
Thank you.
Nil by mouth is advisable until evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Normally Nil by mouth would be the rule in any case of food pipe obstruction.
Food may aggravate the symptoms or push the gum still lower.
Early evaluation will be a safer option.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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