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What Can Cause Tightness In Throat And Difficulty In Swallowing While Taking Omeprazole For Acid Reflux?

Hi Dr. XXXXX,
My name is Dan and I have been having tightness in my throat and difficulty swallowing for over a year now. I have been to a gastrointestinal doctor and had an endoscopy done and a barium swallow. Results illustrated that everything was good. So what would be causing my swallowing difficulties? I have been diagnosed with gerd in the past and am currently taking omeprazole to control my acid reflux.
Thanks,
Dan
Fri, 5 Sep 2014
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Hello!
the GERD itself can cause a swelling and cause dysphagia!
omeprazole is not a good drug for controlling acid reflux and i would like you to change it , please consult your gastro entrologist for further advice!
you will also need to modify your diet and avoid hot and spicy food!
take care
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What Can Cause Tightness In Throat And Difficulty In Swallowing While Taking Omeprazole For Acid Reflux?

Hello! the GERD itself can cause a swelling and cause dysphagia! omeprazole is not a good drug for controlling acid reflux and i would like you to change it , please consult your gastro entrologist for further advice! you will also need to modify your diet and avoid hot and spicy food! take care