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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4+ Yrs

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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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