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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing Food?

I am continuing to have problems eating. Many times while eating, my food stops in my esophugus and will not go down. I have to force the food up. Today, it took over 20 minutes to get a small piece of hamburger out of my throat. It hurts so badly. Why is this happening to me?
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Difficult in swallowing can be due to many reasons ranging from neurological to mechanical. I recommend you go to the hospital and get a Barium Swallow done. During this test a liquid dye is swallowed and an x-ray is taken which then shows whether there are any physical problems with your esophagus.

A proper diagnosis is key to help treat whatever is causing your swallowing problem. Get a barium swallow done as soon as possible so that any time sensitive disorders get treated in the early stages.

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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing Food?

Hello! Welcome to HealthCareMagic! Difficult in swallowing can be due to many reasons ranging from neurological to mechanical. I recommend you go to the hospital and get a Barium Swallow done. During this test a liquid dye is swallowed and an x-ray is taken which then shows whether there are any physical problems with your esophagus. A proper diagnosis is key to help treat whatever is causing your swallowing problem. Get a barium swallow done as soon as possible so that any time sensitive disorders get treated in the early stages. I hope this helps!