Pill suck in throat

Getting a pill stuck in your throat can be a terrifying moment, but rarely is it a medical emergency. Before you do either of these, have someone call To perform just abdominal thrusts , also known as the Heimlich maneuver , follow these steps:. If the person is unconscious, lay them on the ground and clear their airway with your finger if you can. Be careful not to push the pill farther down their throat.

We respect your privacy. What should I do if I am taking medication and the pills get stuck? This has happened to me several times. I'm not choking and can still talk, but I can feel the pill moving in my throat when I swallow. Pills can get stuck when swallowed and cause significant problems through mechanisms that are not entirely understood. Some compounds, including medications that treat osteoporosis Fosamax [alendronate], for example are very irritating to the esophagus, and people taking these drugs are always instructed to sit upright for at least 30 minutes after taking the dose. This is because the medication can cause a problem known as esophagitis — inflammation of the esophagus that can lead to serious complications, including pain and bleeding.

Swallowing is a complex process. When you eat, around 50 pairs of muscles and many nerves work together to move food from your mouth to your stomach. However, you may cough or gag.

This website translates English to other languages using an automated tool. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the translated text. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. The contraction of the muscles helps push food from the mouth to the stomach for digestions.