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What Are The Reason Behind Shrinking Of Throat Food Pipe Line ?
hi, during taking solid food it used to stuck in my throat i haveto take a sip of water to swallow it. what are the reason and possible treatment
Tue, 2 Aug 2011
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Dr. Sheelu Srinivas's
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Hi
Regarding your query ,some more information will help.Is there any pain or discomfort associate?How long it is for & what is your age group?
You need to be evaluated by an ENT Surgeon & flexible nasolaryngoscopy is done in the OPD -you can see the images of you upper aerodigestive tract with your doctor.The whole procedure takes 2-3 mts.
As regarding reasons for your complain,lets start with common things first..acid reflux or GERD can cause such symptoms.Some autoimmune diseases cause dryness of mouth,then it can happen.In females ,there is an syndrome where this symptom is associated with anaemia & web of upper esophagus.Other causes include swellings /tumours of this area & neuromuscular problems.
Hope this helps.
Regarding your query ,some more information will help.Is there any pain or discomfort associate?How long it is for & what is your age group?
You need to be evaluated by an ENT Surgeon & flexible nasolaryngoscopy is done in the OPD -you can see the images of you upper aerodigestive tract with your doctor.The whole procedure takes 2-3 mts.
As regarding reasons for your complain,lets start with common things first..acid reflux or GERD can cause such symptoms.Some autoimmune diseases cause dryness of mouth,then it can happen.In females ,there is an syndrome where this symptom is associated with anaemia & web of upper esophagus.Other causes include swellings /tumours of this area & neuromuscular problems.
Hope this helps.
Hi,
Thanks for query,
You have not mentioned your age.
If you are elderly and you have this complain since long it requires evaluation.
Go for indirect lyryngoscopy and Barium swallow examination to rule out any space occupying lesion in the throat or in oesophagus.
In elderly person there may be possibility of having Kinetic disorder.
Consult gastroenterologist and seek his advice.
Ok and bye.
Thanks for query,
You have not mentioned your age.
If you are elderly and you have this complain since long it requires evaluation.
Go for indirect lyryngoscopy and Barium swallow examination to rule out any space occupying lesion in the throat or in oesophagus.
In elderly person there may be possibility of having Kinetic disorder.
Consult gastroenterologist and seek his advice.
Ok and bye.
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