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What Causes The Feeling Of Food Stuck In The Throat Post Tonsillectomy?

I had a tonsillectomy 10 days ago and every time I eat something the food gets stuck in the holes in the back of my throat. I've tried drinking water while eating, also gargling afterwards to try to dislodge the food and nothing is seeming to help. It is causing more pain and lots of frustration. The reason I got the tonsillectomy was because of tonsil stones and the constant feeling of something being stuck in my throat as well as a foul taste and bad breath. But now was the food getting stuck in leaves holes it almost feels the same. Is this something that is going to go away?? Do these holes close up? Will I ever be able to feel like something is not stuck in my throat?
Tue, 7 Jun 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of feeling of food stuck in the throat post tonsillectomy. It seems to me that there is inflammation secondary to infection after surgery in the throat leading to swollen uvula as well as swollen throat leading to narrowing of space in throat , which fives the feeling of something stuck in throat.

It should be taken care of as if throat keeps on narrowing there can be difficulty in breathing and can become fatal .You should consult an ENT Surgeon without any delay and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and advise you to take antibiotics like levofloxacin, steroids to reduce swelling, warm saline gargles and if swelling is excessive he can inject intramuscular Dexamethasone for faster reduction in swelling.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes The Feeling Of Food Stuck In The Throat Post Tonsillectomy?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of feeling of food stuck in the throat post tonsillectomy. It seems to me that there is inflammation secondary to infection after surgery in the throat leading to swollen uvula as well as swollen throat leading to narrowing of space in throat , which fives the feeling of something stuck in throat. It should be taken care of as if throat keeps on narrowing there can be difficulty in breathing and can become fatal .You should consult an ENT Surgeon without any delay and get evaluated and he can do a clinical examination and advise you to take antibiotics like levofloxacin, steroids to reduce swelling, warm saline gargles and if swelling is excessive he can inject intramuscular Dexamethasone for faster reduction in swelling. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari