Chocking on my food and drinks

[gabappel]

At least once a day while eating food & drinks get stuck in my throat right around my gag reflex. I feel it suddenly and it makes loud gurggling sounds and then I have seconds before it's going to come back up with a lot of force. Sometimes it clears then sometimes it's aa long time before I can even sip water.I don't suffer from acid reflux or GERD. I had my throat streached a couple years ago for food getting stuck further down my throat but this seems different. Why is this happening & what can I do?

[Hilgy]

I've had the condition for 45 yrs. I came to realize I just don't eat slow enough and chew my food enough.  My son has the same problem, but he thinks it's hiatal hernia.  I don't think it is.  I think the opening to stomach is just to small.

hilgy

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

These symptoms can occur with esophageal disorders. It can also happen due to iron deficiency anemia causing Plummer-Vinson syndrome, where there changes to the soft lining of the throat. You will need to consult your primary care physician who will examine your throat and may ask for some tests like barium swallow or endoscopy to determine the cause for difficulty in swallowing.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.