Why is it difficult to swallow anything after breast augmentation? Is there anything I can do to relieve this ?

June 27, 2015
Asked By:ba600cc in Vancouver, BC

I am now 5 days post op of the breast augmentation but I've been having a persistent problem with getting food down. When I drink or eat anything, it seems to be getting stuck when it goes down my esophagus and it goes down very slow. This has caused me indigestion and heart burn and it is really painful to eat or drink anything. Is this normal, and is there anything I can do to relieve this ?

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June 29, 2015

Answer: Irritation to the nasopharynx after anesthesia for breast augmentation.

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Answer: Irritation to the nasopharynx after anesthesia for breast augmentation.

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December 19, 2018

Answer: Throat soreness is likely due to the anesthesia technique

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December 19, 2018

Answer: Throat soreness is likely due to the anesthesia technique

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June 29, 2015

Answer: 5 Days Post Op

June 29, 2015

Answer: 5 Days Post Op

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June 29, 2015

Answer: Why is it difficult to swallow anything after breast augmentation? Is there anything I can do to relieve this ?

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June 29, 2015

Answer: Why is it difficult to swallow anything after breast augmentation? Is there anything I can do to relieve this ?

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June 28, 2015

Answer: Problems swallowing

June 28, 2015

Answer: Problems swallowing