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22year Old, Female, Difficulty Swallowing. Can't Eat Solid Foods Now

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Posted on Sun, 4 Aug 2019
Question: 22year old, female, difficulty swallowing. Can't eat solid foods now having problems swallowing fluids. Been to Dr twice, had upper gi, swallowing test scheduled for motility test on thursday.
They attempted the motility test but was unable to get down the nose. Any suggestions on the next step. Patient is quite upset
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need investigations

Detailed Answer:
Hii.

If you are having difficulty in swallowing solids and liquids then you need to consult an ent surgeon and Gastroenterology. There may be any abnormality in the airway and food passage pathway. You need to undergo a laryngoscopy to see the larynx and a gastroscopy to see the food pipe. You should also do a Barium swallow. If any lesion or any abnormality has been found in the endoscopy reports then you may need to do a CT scan neck and thorax. This is the guidelines. Rest you need to discuss with your surgeon and plan for the management according to the report.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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22year Old, Female, Difficulty Swallowing. Can't Eat Solid Foods Now

Brief Answer: Need investigations Detailed Answer: Hii. If you are having difficulty in swallowing solids and liquids then you need to consult an ent surgeon and Gastroenterology. There may be any abnormality in the airway and food passage pathway. You need to undergo a laryngoscopy to see the larynx and a gastroscopy to see the food pipe. You should also do a Barium swallow. If any lesion or any abnormality has been found in the endoscopy reports then you may need to do a CT scan neck and thorax. This is the guidelines. Rest you need to discuss with your surgeon and plan for the management according to the report.