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What Causes Trouble In Swallowing Food In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Question: sometime have trouble swallowing. Food
Seems to hang up about the diaphragm. Liquids cure the problem but a minimal amount of pain. Does not happen all the time.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Needs work up and management

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

Swallowing difficulty / Dysphagia at the age of 75 with sporadic episodes self resolving with fluids is likely a motility issue common with age related bowel function decline. Also acid reflux can cause it. However i would still suggest an upper GI endoscopy or capsular endoscopy to rule out any anatomical obstruction. Once ruled out, all you would need is diet lifestyle adjustments, some prokinetics to increase the gastric motility and small frequent meals with plenty of fluids.

Talk to a gastroenterologist and let them sort it out for you. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

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What Causes Trouble In Swallowing Food In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Needs work up and management Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking Swallowing difficulty / Dysphagia at the age of 75 with sporadic episodes self resolving with fluids is likely a motility issue common with age related bowel function decline. Also acid reflux can cause it. However i would still suggest an upper GI endoscopy or capsular endoscopy to rule out any anatomical obstruction. Once ruled out, all you would need is diet lifestyle adjustments, some prokinetics to increase the gastric motility and small frequent meals with plenty of fluids. Talk to a gastroenterologist and let them sort it out for you. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan