causes a wave of esophageal contraction called peristalsis. Peristalsis pushes food along the esophagus. Normally, peristalsis causes the esophageal sphincter to relax and allow food into the stomach.
act of swallowing
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Treatment will depend on the cause of the swallowing problem.
No it will not.
Only when you are in the act of swallowing it.
Yes you can!
It is actually the leading cause of appendicitis.
it would cause an opstruction
No.
It doesn't.
food and liquid may enter the trachea during the act of swallowing.
it can kill you