Dysphagia–difficulty swallowing–can turn an enjoyable meal or evening into a painful situation. Though it does not always lead to choking, it can take an object several hours to pass through the esophagus in a patient with dysphagia. There are some medications that can help with the problem, but here are a few home remedies that can help as soon as an object is stuck and a few that will help condition the throat to improve in the future. These statements have not been evaluated by a doctor; consult a physician before attempting treatment with home remedies.

Home Remedies for Painful Swallowing
-- Gargling with warm salt water is the best home remedy for throat pain. You may add a pinch of turmeric to the water, as turmeric is a natural disinfectant. The procedure should be repeated at least 2 - 3 times a day.
-- Drinking warm milk with a pinch of salt, while going to bed also soothes the inflammation of the throat.
-- Drinking warm fluids such as soups, tea, coffee also relieves the throat pain.
-- Boil 1 gm of cinnamon in 1 cup of water and add a spoonful of honey to it. Drink this concoction 3 - 4 times a day.
-- Chewing on a couple of garlic cloves also helps to reduce sharp throat pain when swallowing, as garlic has natural antibacterial properties. It mainly relieves sore throat due to bacterial infection.

Homeopathic Remedies
Here are a few homeopathic remedies that can help. Baptesia tincotria is used if a patient has a red, inflamed and pain-free throat that can only swallow liquids. Baryta carbonica is used if the tonsils are enlarged. Carbo vegetabilis is connected to dysphagia that is accompanied by bloating and indigestion that is worse when lying down. Ignatia should be taken when there is a feeling of a lump in the throat, back spasms, coughs and after experiencing grief. Lachesis can be used when the patient does not like being touched around the throat, which includes clothing that is tight at the neck. Make sure to consult a licensed homeopathic doctor before choosing a remedy and dosing.