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On Multaq, Atenolol And Coumidin For Cardiac Arrhythmia. Having Problems Swallowing. Any Relief?
I am an 87 year old female taking Multaq, Atenolol and Coumidin for cardiac arrhythmia. These are the only medications I take. I have been having difficulty swallowing. Problem seems to be in the lower part of my esophagus, just before the collar area. I have been on Atenolol for at least 10 years and have been on Multaq and Coumidin for approx. 2 years. I had 1 cardioversion in May of 2012 while in afib I had problems swallowing and after the cardioversion it seemed to clear up. Had been in afib again from Sept. - Oct 28, 2013 when I had another cardioversion. I am still having problems swallowing and am wondering if this is normal and if there is anyway to relieve these symptoms?
Wed, 6 Nov 2013
Hi, as you describe it may be due to the cardiac cause and relieved by cardioversion, This time it may be repetition of cardiac problem, or a gastroesophegial reflux syndrome.
It maybe due to the gastric hyper acidity, or peptic ulcer.so i advise you consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis.
Avoid taking more of spices, junk foods, and oily foods.
Thank you.
It maybe due to the gastric hyper acidity, or peptic ulcer.so i advise you consult a gastroenterologist for diagnosis.
Avoid taking more of spices, junk foods, and oily foods.
Thank you.
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