What to Do if Food is Stuck?

Опубликовано: 20 Декабрь 2021
на канале: Mark Cooper, MD

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What should you do if food gets stuck? This is called a food impaction or a food bolus. It is an emergency and you need to go to the ER if the food will not go down or come back up. This is different from, and more extreme than, having trouble swallowing! We discuss that distinction in the video. A food impaction can occur because of Eosinophilic Esophagitis, GERD, or other conditions.

Sometimes the ER can handle the food impaction with non-invasive measures. However, if those do not work, you will need an endoscopy (EGD). During the procedure, precautions will be taken to ensure your airway is protected. The GI doctor may push the food into the stomach or, more likely, remove the food. Afterwards, a dilatation may be performed to lower the risk of early recurrence.

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LITERATURE MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Outcomes of delayed (over 12 hrs) EGD for food Impaction: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gie.2019.12...
Immediate Dilatation at Time of Impaction: https://doi.org/10.1093/dote/doz084

DISCLAIMER: While I am a Gastroenterologist, I am not acting as your Gastroenterologist. The information provided on this channel is intended to be general educational content and not directed towards any one individual. If you believe you have a medical condition that deserves attention please seek care from your healthcare provider. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency, call 911.