Q: my boyfriend is having pains when he eats. It feels like there is food stuck in his esophagus. Its been persisting for a few days now, what should he do?
Thank you for your question and welcome to AnxietyConnection.com.
As the previous poster wrote, there isn't really enough information to even guess what this might be from. There is something called globus hysterius which causes this feeling and is caused by anxiety: Globus Hystericus: Anxiety Induced Lump in the Throat Sensation.
I would suggest your boyfriend contact a doctor if he is still experiencing pain to see whether there is a physical reason for this feeling.
Eileen
There's not enough information to make a recommendation other than "see a doctor". However, here's a few questions whose answers might help narrow down the likely culprits:
[1] Does he experience discomfort or "sticking"when he drinks liquids alone? If so, is the pain different due to the liquid's temperature?; Acidity? (ie, Cola -vs- Milk -vs- OJ -vs- Water) ; Carbonation? Body position? (lying down -vs- sitting upright)
[2] Does he ever regurgitate or vomit food he consumes because it won't go down?
[3] What is his height + weight? Has he experienced any weight changes?
[4] Does he experience persistent anxiety/depression? If so, do these symptoms get worse when anxiety/depression is more intense?
[5] Are there certain foods that are more prone to cause discomfort? If so, please list.
[6] Does physical position change discomfort level? (ie, eating while lying back on the couch -vs- eating while sitting upright)
[7] Is he able to have a bowel movement? If so, any changes in the color, smell and/or consistency of stools (poop)?
[8] Is he taking any medications? Herbal supplements? Recreational drugs? If so, what?
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