Question:
I feel like food is in my throat. What is this?

For the past four days, I have felt like food is in my throat. I have tried to vomit and nothing comes out. Has anyone ever felt this and what should I do?    — newbeginnings (posted on June 25, 2006)

June 24, 2006
that happens to me even now depending on what i ate ,,,it could be that you are eating a bit too fast or maybe not cheweing well enough this was what i was doing and i felt better instantly after i threw it up......i decided i had better start slowing down and chew well i didnt want to develop an eating disorder with just throwing the food up because it could have been a bad habit because when i did this it was instant relief...... try to slow it down or chew better and see if this doesnt help you.......im 2 years out and feel great check out my profile i have some pictures on it.....hope to hear from you soon .....
   — digitalcat

June 24, 2006
go see your dr. I had this and it was reflux, and was getting damage to my espophagus, had damage all the way up to my vocal cords, had to go on high doses of Nexium to get it straightened out.
   — **willow**

June 25, 2006
i agree with Patrizia.....probably eating too much too fast. I am learning how to eat all over again and I have to admit that unless I am really paying attention, I eat too fast and don't chew enough. It is also easy to eat too much this way and eating out or with a group is still a challenge for me. Try eating slower and chewing longer and eating a little less and see if that helps. If not, I'd call the Dr. and tell them what you are experiencing.
   — LauraA

June 25, 2006
there is a very good chance you have a stricture. there is no pain but pressure at your stomach. If this continues you need to see your surgeon.
   — Steve Cohen

June 25, 2006
Don't let anyone scare you! Its most likely gas/air pressure. I had the same thing, still do on occasion, its your body readjusting to certain foods, and readjusting to the type of gas pressure they cause, its really annoying but you can help it, simply take phayzme or mylanta gas gels, two of them when you feel the pressure in your throat. If that doesn't work then go see your doctor.
   — vlaster

June 26, 2006
I also had this feeling...after talking to my doctor I was told to chew better and slower...it really helped. Talk to your doctor, that always helps me. Good luck
   — KarenDykes

June 26, 2006
Eating too much or eating too fast does that to me. It is sometimes difficult to separate head hunger and physical hunger.
   — Novashannon