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Suggest Remedy For Pills Getting Stuck In Throat
Question: Hi. I am having problems with pills and capsules getting stuck about half way down to my stomach. If I take them before I go to bed, it isn't long before I feel them coming into my throat. Drinking doesn't help, eating does but the effect stays awhile. My Aunt had a hiatal (sp?) hernia, could that be what I have?
Brief Answer:
Hiatal hernia or other condition best to be ruled out by gastroskopy
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
this can be caused through hiatal hernia. However, also other esophageal conditions like so called diverticles or a so called achalasia (contracture of lower esophageal muscles) could be the cause.
If you were my patient, a gastroskopy would be my first suggestion. Additionally there is special x ray examinations available where one can examine the swallow process.
Once the cause is found specific treatment can follow.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
Hiatal hernia or other condition best to be ruled out by gastroskopy
Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,
this can be caused through hiatal hernia. However, also other esophageal conditions like so called diverticles or a so called achalasia (contracture of lower esophageal muscles) could be the cause.
If you were my patient, a gastroskopy would be my first suggestion. Additionally there is special x ray examinations available where one can examine the swallow process.
Once the cause is found specific treatment can follow.
Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards
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