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How Can Dysphagia Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2017

Question: when eating food will sometimes get stuck in my throat and not pass for several minutes. when I try to drink water to pass the food the water also does not pass. I have had this condition for several years however it seems to be getting worse as I am getting older.
Thank You

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dysphagia

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare magic and thanks for putting up the query
Your symptoms are suggestive of dysphagia. As you have the symptoms for many years, it is probably functional dysphagia rather than some growth.
You should get a barium swallow study done and endoscopic examination done. The further management will depend on the reports.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (35 minutes later)

Thank you I will schedule an appointment with our family internist.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dysphagia

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I hope my advise proves useful for you.
You are always welcome with any further questions
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana