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What Causes Feeling Of Food Stuck In Throat When I Eat?
Question: When i eat I feel like food is not going all the way down. That is followed by bringing up large amounts of clear somewhat viscous liquid resembling saliva, Little is any food is brought up, just this liquid. w
Brief Answer:
GERD and esophageal problems to rule out through following examinations...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
1. I need to also know:
- are you having heartburn too?
- any change in your bowel movements: gas? diarrhea? constipation?
- any medication you take on regular basis?
- any change in your diet menu?
- is all type so food not getting down including solid? or liquids? or just one of them?
2. Your symptoms are suggestive of possible GERD. I advise to get further:
- examined by GI specialist
- schedule upper endoscopy and
- esophageal manometry test
- abdominal ultrasound
to evaluate your condition further.
3. Until you get the requested exams, I advise to:
- eat often and small portions; chew up slowly; do not rush
- avoid foods like chilly, spicy, citrus that could aggravate your symptoms
- take antacids after eating
- avoid using straw when drinking
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
GERD and esophageal problems to rule out through following examinations...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
1. I need to also know:
- are you having heartburn too?
- any change in your bowel movements: gas? diarrhea? constipation?
- any medication you take on regular basis?
- any change in your diet menu?
- is all type so food not getting down including solid? or liquids? or just one of them?
2. Your symptoms are suggestive of possible GERD. I advise to get further:
- examined by GI specialist
- schedule upper endoscopy and
- esophageal manometry test
- abdominal ultrasound
to evaluate your condition further.
3. Until you get the requested exams, I advise to:
- eat often and small portions; chew up slowly; do not rush
- avoid foods like chilly, spicy, citrus that could aggravate your symptoms
- take antacids after eating
- avoid using straw when drinking
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have no heartburn with this. This "saliva" is not acidic. There have been no changes in bowel movements. When I lay down I do burp a combination of gas and sometimes liquid. I take Coreg and simvastatin and 81gr ASA. Had a triple bypass 6 years ago. My last stress test and physical all returned as normal. No shortness of breath. I have found chewing slowly and smaller bite sizes can help, but not always.
Brief Answer:
Still think you need to undergo further diagnostic tests. ..
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing the requested information.
ASA you are taking is referring to aspirin which is often associated with stomach irritation as common side effect.
Although you are not having heartburn, I still think you need further diagnostic tests to rule out GERD and/or duodenogastric reflux (bile reflux ).
So, still thinking you need to undergo upper endoscopy and esophageal manometry test.
Diet changes together with changes in the way you eat (as mentioned above) can also help.
Dr.Albana
Still think you need to undergo further diagnostic tests. ..
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for providing the requested information.
ASA you are taking is referring to aspirin which is often associated with stomach irritation as common side effect.
Although you are not having heartburn, I still think you need further diagnostic tests to rule out GERD and/or duodenogastric reflux (bile reflux ).
So, still thinking you need to undergo upper endoscopy and esophageal manometry test.
Diet changes together with changes in the way you eat (as mentioned above) can also help.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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