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What Causes Difficulty Swallowing And Chest Pain After Eating Food?

Posted on Mon, 24 Apr 2017

Question: I have a problem swallowing the food and always feel the food is stuck in the throat. I also have pain below the chest after eating.

I am on a 40g omeprazole, which I take twice a day.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Globus pharyngeus

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

You have globus pharyngeus. It is secondary to acid reflux. Omeprazole is a good medication to control acid reflux symptoms.

Omeprazole along with dietary/lifestyle changes will provide complete relief.

If there is no relief in spite of the above mentioned treatment, 24 hours pH monitoring test may be done to see if there is really an acid reflux.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (29 hours later)

I have been on emaprazole for the past 6 months and no relief. I always feel the food is stuck on my throat

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
24 hours pH monitoring test

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As suggested earlier kindly get a 24 hours pH monitoring test test and get back to me with the report.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj