The feeling of obstruction in the throat when chewing betel nut is often related to allergy, alkaloid stimulation and betel nut shell obstruction, etc. The specific situation should be clarified after timely medical examination.
1. Allergic to betel nut can lead to congestion and swelling of the base of the tongue and the posterior wall of the pharynx when chewing betel nut, at this time, swallowing will feel a sense of foreign body and swelling in the throat.
2. There are many alkaloids in betel nut, when chewing betel nut, the alkaloids will burn the mucous membrane of the throat with saliva, causing localized congestion and swelling of the throat, which will result in a sense of foreign body and swelling in the throat.
3. When chewing betel nut, if the betel nut shell is blocked to the posterior wall of the pharynx, tonsil fossa or the root of the tongue, the patient may have a foreign body sensation in the pharynx and a sense of obstruction, and should go to the ENT department of the hospital in time to have a checkup when the foreign body sensation is strong.
If there is a strong sense of obstruction when chewing betel nut, you should stop chewing betel nut immediately and consult a doctor for examination. Avoid excessive consumption of betel nut on weekdays and eat a reasonable diet.