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  • Female
  • 22 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried right now because a Tulsi leaf seems to have gotten stuck in my throat while I was drinking it with water. It's not going down or coming out, and I don't know what to do. Could you give me some advice on how to get it out?

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Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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I woke up today and when I cleared my throat and spit, I noticed a small amount of blood mixed with it. There were also some tiny bubbles, kind of dark red or brownish, still stuck in my throat. I'm really worried because I'm only 18 and haven't had any major health issues before. I do get GERD pretty often and have been feeling some throat discomfort recently, probably because I've been eating a lot of ice cream. Im not dealing with any coughing, though. When I saw those blood streaks in my spit, I got really scared. Could this be something serious?

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