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Suggest Remedy For Difficulty In Swallowing

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2015

Question: I have a new problem starting the last three days. I have had troubles with swallowing certain foods, such as steak in the past. Now I am having problems with all kind of foods, such as an apple. I usually eat one with the peeling. This time I ate half of it and felt like it was lodged from the throat down to about 6 inches. It really hurt and still does though not as bad. The only thing I have eaten that doesn't bother me is rice. The pain radiates across my chest, When I lay down and relax, the pain is gone, but as soon as I get up, the pain comes back. This is a new complaint that is not any fun. I hope it goes away. Any advice you can give me?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Difficulty in swallowing

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

In order to answer your question I need more information, as there are many reasons why someone can have difficulty in swallowing

1. Have you tried to take any medications for this problem? Did it help?
2. Is there any change of voice?
3. Do you have a sore throat?
4. Have you lost weight recently?

Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Yes, I get prescription for Omeprazole 20mg. One a day. I do not take it everyday. Sometimes I take it a couple of times a day.Mostly helps with the burning sensations. XXXXXXX
No, to the last few questions. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Esophageal reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

I am sorry for the short delay in my reply. I just got back from the hospital.
From the history you have given me it looks like your have esophageal reflux disease.
Here is what you should do
1. Take omeprazole with domperidone once in the morning for 14 days
2. Avoid milk, milk products, spicy food and alcohol
3. avoid caffeine
4. do not sleep right after dinne, stay upright for 2 hours
5. syrup mucaine gel will give you immediate symptomatic relief from the pain
6. try smaller meals several times a day rather than 3 large meals

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta