What causes an uncomfortable sensation of a foreign body in the throat after eating?
Disease description:
After eating during this period, I always feel an unpleasant odor in my throat and experience discomfort. What could be causing the sensation of a foreign body and discomfort in the throat after meals?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
A sensation of a foreign body in the throat after eating may be due to an allergic reaction to food, causing congestion and swelling of the pharyngeal mucosa. It could also result from sharp or hard foods such as fish or shrimp becoming lodged in the throat or scratching the pharyngeal mucosa. If chronic pharyngitis is present, consuming overly sweet, sour, spicy, or irritating foods often exacerbates the condition, leading to discomfort and a sensation of a foreign body in the throat.
