I'm having a bit of an issue with rice sometimes getting stuck in my throat, and then I end up with hiccups. I'm starting to wonder if maybe I'm eating too fast. Could this be causing the problem? And do you have any tips on how I can avoid this from happening?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Change your manner of eating chew it properly,consume adequate amount of water,this will help you in getting through this.

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I'm having a bit of an issue with rice sometimes getting stuck in my throat, and then I end up with hiccups. I'm starting to wonder if maybe I'm eating too fast. Could this be causing the problem? And do you have any tips on how I can avoid this from happening?

Change your manner of eating chew it properly,consume adequate amount of water,this will help you in getting through this.

More ENT Health Queries

I'm noticing a small bump on my soft palate that comes and goes. Sometimes it disappears, but then it reappears. What's causing this?

I'm dealing with a sore throat and a persistent cough, and it's making it really hard for me to talk properly. Could it be that my voice box is infected? Im worried and would love some advice on what I can do to feel better.

I'm dealing with this ringing in my left ear, which I think is called tinnitus, and on top of that, Ive got this vertigo thing happening too. It hits me once or twice a month and lasts all day. Any advice on what I could do about it?

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