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What Causes Headache After Choking On Food?
Question: I had Chinese food last night and chocked on some rice. I think it went in my windpipe. I could not breath for several minutes. My face was beet red and my head felt like it was going to explode. I finally was able to drink some water and clear the airway. Immediately afterwards I had a piercing headache and my face was cherry red. I still have a low grade headache. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
This is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
The sequence of events you told is just normal for any person who chokes onto something.I am glad that everything went well and nothing dangerous did happen.
When ever someone chokes onto something there is cough ..respiratory distress and irritation this causes more blood flow to face so it gets red and flushed , you shouldn't be much concerned about it, it is a reversible process and there is no need to be worried about it. Some minor throat irriation too , can stay there for some days.
But yes if you get fever or face stays red for days then you nwed to be concerned otherwise no problem.
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
This is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
Thanks for writing.
I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible.
The sequence of events you told is just normal for any person who chokes onto something.I am glad that everything went well and nothing dangerous did happen.
When ever someone chokes onto something there is cough ..respiratory distress and irritation this causes more blood flow to face so it gets red and flushed , you shouldn't be much concerned about it, it is a reversible process and there is no need to be worried about it. Some minor throat irriation too , can stay there for some days.
But yes if you get fever or face stays red for days then you nwed to be concerned otherwise no problem.
I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.
Regrads.
Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)
Resident M.D.
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