Food left when swallow - has anyone else had this?

Hi all,

Over the last few weeks I have increasingly had the feeling that when I eat, not all the food in my mouth is swallowed and a trace is left behind each time at the back of tongue.

The dr didnt seem worried til I said I had lost a lot of weight (still overweight though!) and am now being referred for a barium swallow and endoscopy.  I am pleased to be getting help but nervous too. Has anyone had a similar symptom? It doesnt feel like what I inagine dysphagia is meant to - not like anything stuck or coming back or painful, just like there is a bit stuck, like a tiny piece, that I need to cough to move...

 

thank you

MrsC

  • Hello MrsCat103

    I'm sorry to hear that you have some health concerns at the moment. It's good to know that your GP has referred you for investigations and hopefully, you won't have to wait too long for the tests and results. 

    In the meantime, try to avoid searching Google for any information you won't find answers but will likely be left feeling more anxious about things. Keep busy and try not to dwell too much on the possible outcomes of your investigations. Keeping positive really can be a great help. 

    I hope you have some news soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator