Trouble Swallowing?!


Question: Sometimes when i'm eating or drinking, I "forget" how to swallow. I can't really explain it, but the food sits in the back of my throat for a couple seconds and i just can't remember how to make my throat swallow. Could this be a sign of a neurological problem, or is it nothing?
thanks for your input!


Answers: Sometimes when i'm eating or drinking, I "forget" how to swallow. I can't really explain it, but the food sits in the back of my throat for a couple seconds and i just can't remember how to make my throat swallow. Could this be a sign of a neurological problem, or is it nothing?
thanks for your input!

don't listen to dpepperd.. (sp?)

This could be a sign of issues with the glossopharyngeal cranial nerve (the one responsible for the gag reflex). It could also be an issue with the hypoglossal cranial nerve. You should have it checked out. Also, I don't know anything else about your history but please check out:
http://www.pdsg.org.uk/Factsheets/swallo...

You have to have your tonsils removed.





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