I Have Started To Notice That I Choke On My

Posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2020

Question: I have started to notice that I choke on my saliva or food goes into my food pipe every now and then. It has happened about 5 times in the last week. I have not noticed any changes in my voice and can swallow solid foods and drink fluids without any issues.

How concerned should I be about bulbar ALS because I read that choking on saliva is one of the symptoms?

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Let me know some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I'm Dr. Ajay Panwar, a neurologist, here to answer your query but let me know some more details.

1) Do you have any muscle twitch or fasciculations?
2) Do you have any weakness in your legs or hands?
3)Do you have any muscle wasting?
4)Any other medical history? Any other disease?

Please follow up with details.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (4 hours later)

1) Do you have any muscle twitch or fasciculations?
No

2) Do you have any weakness in your legs or hands?
No

3)Do you have any muscle wasting?
No

4)Any other medical history? Any other disease?
I don't have any other condition

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need to observe the symptoms for some time

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for being in follow-up and I apologize for a delayed reply.

I understand your concerns but as all other history is negative for ALS. I'd suggest you to keep observing your symptoms. If they continue like that for more days, get yourself physically examined by a neurologist.

If you need any further clarity on it, please let me know.

Regards,
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D