Question: what does it mean when you feel something sharp in your throat?
Answer: Pharyngeal Abrasion. You (or your child) has an abrasion (scratch) of the back of the throat (pharynx). This can be caused by swallowing a sharp piece of food (such as a bone, snack chip, or bread crust) or other sharp or abrasive object. For a day or so, it may continue to feel like something is stuck in the throat.