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What Causes Occasional Food In Esophagus?

Posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2015

Question: I occasionally get food in my esophagus. The only time it ever happens is at dinner time when I sit down with my parents to eat. I eat breakfast I am fine and the same with dinner. I also wear dentures and use Fixodent if that has anything to do with it. Their is always tension at the table. I live with them and dad is in poor health. Hadnt happened but once in the last 6 months but twice in the last three months. I am also on Eskalith for Bi polar disease and have been for 15 years. I cough a couple times and everything is fine again. I know I need to see a doctor but cant get in until at least Thanksgiving is over. Don't want to die either. Need suggestions. Need help. Thank you in advance XXXXXXX

I also burp a lot if that has anything to do with it.

I meant to say it doesnt happen at lunch but has happened twice in the last three days. Sorry for my typing.

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
GERD, capsule omeprazole

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have gone through your query, and I do understand your concern.

One of the commonest cause for your symptom which is food in the esophagus is Gastroesophageal reflux disease. Stress is also one of the precipitating factor.

I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg twice daily half an hour before food for 5 days and then daily once empty stomach in the morning for next 10 days.
Apart from these I would suggest you to avoid spicy food, alcohol, smoking and consume bland diet for few days. Eat diet Rich in fibres. You should not lie down immediately after food walk for 10 to 15 minuets after having food.
Your symptoms should respond and reduce with this measures.

Hope this helps, I'll be glad to address further queries, if you don't have any further questions kindly close the query.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (1 hour later)

What about Gaviscon? Is it any good?

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
omeprazole is better than the antacid

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Good to hear from you.
Gaviscon is an antacid, useful for producing quick symptomatic relief. I would suggest you to use the omeprazole which is found to be more helpful.

Hope this helps.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Ashwini Kolur (10 hours later)

Just to clarify that is one pill twice a day 30 minutes before food and one pill for 10 days on empty stomach. Thanks for all your help. Took first pill this morning before breakfast and will take second pill before dinner. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ashwini Kolur (55 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes, one pill in morning and one in night

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes .
One pill in the morning before breakfast and one pill in the night before dinner.
Hope this helps, kindly rate and close the query if you don't have any other query.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee