“Gum stuck in my throat for more than 5 months?”
There is gum stuck in my throat for more than 5 months. I have a bad mouth smell.
Male | 21 years old
Complaint duration: 5 months
5 Answers
How do you know you have had gum stuck in your throat for more than 5 months? Logically, that is highly unlikely. The gum would have been disintegrated and digested by the saliva and mucus in your throat. Halitosis can be from a lot of different reasons. I suggest being evaluated by a dentist as well as an ENT.
Hello, I recommend see an ENT or GI Specialist.
I doubt that the gum is stuck there. More likely to have an infection, mucosal pocket or lesion. See An ENT for evaluation and office endoscopy.
It would be highly unlikely that gum would be lodged in the throat that long unless you have a pathologic outpouching of the upper esophagus/hypopharynx called a diverticulum.
Start by seeing an ENT doctor. A swallow study is likely warranted as well.
Start by seeing an ENT doctor. A swallow study is likely warranted as well.
You need an ENT appointment, the sooner the better.
