Your gag reflex can prevent you from swallowing something foreign. But if it is sensitive, you may gag more often and have a hard time taking pills. Some treatments and interventions may help. Share ...

The main purpose of a gag reflex is to contract the throat to prevent a person from choking. A gag reflex is a natural response. However, in some people, the gag reflex may be oversensitive. In these ...

Overactive reflexes might point to neuron disorders or anxiety. The Babinski reflex in adults may signal brain or spinal cord issues. Hoffman's reflex could indicate a spinal cord problem. A reflex is ...