Replied by Mama to Many (TN) on 11/01/2022
Dear Vivi,
I suppose a swollen thyroid is possible, but seems unlikely for a two year old...
Swollen tonsils are a possibility. When enlarged they take up a lot of space in the throat. Other signs of enlarged tonsils would be snoring and chewing with the mouth open (because often adenoids are also enlarged and it is difficult to breathe through the nose with swollen adenoids.)
Is your child on target with speech development? Speech and swallowing are connected - speech therapists actually work with speech and with swallowing difficulties.
And it seems possible that this is something that will be outgrown. Some children are more sensitive to textures and such.
A good pediatrician would probably be able to nail the issue down pretty quickly.
When you figure out the cause and solution, please report back!
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Connie (UTAH) on 11/02/2022
Calcium deficiency may be one of the possible causes of trouble swallowing. Low calcium may or may not show up in a blood test. Many people don't have symptoms.
Magnesium and vitamin D may help too, but calcium is essential.
https://www.healthline.com/health/hypocalcemia#causes
