Two years ago I had a crawling sensation in my throat and I thought it was a worm. I also felt it in my stomach. I consulted an MD doctor and he said it was only gas in my stomach. He took my blood samples and the report showed very low haemoglobin even though I had a balanced diet. He prescribed me some vitamins. After a few weeks I started feeling the same again. Sometimes it is normal but while sleeping I start to feel the same crawling sensation in my throat and stomach.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

MBBS
15+ Yrs

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Unusual crawling sensation might be due to anxiety or rare parasitic cause. Low Hb may indicate iron deficiency. Continue iron supplements and consider ENT and gastro consult.

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