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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing?
Yes I am having difficulty swallowing. I have had heartburn and indigestion problems over the years. Just started and I just wondered if there was something to do before going to local doctors. I am 62 and in pretty good health. Weight is normal and I don't smoke or drink.
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that difficulty in swallowing is called Dysphagia and most commonly caused by Gastroesophageal reflux that can include symptoms like heart burn and indigestion. Frequency depends on severity of GERD.
Reflux of stomach acids into your esophagus can irritate your throat. Kindly avoid citrus fruits and juices, fried foods, alcohol, caffeinated beverages etc and take over the counter antacids like Prilosec.
Kindly consult with Gastroentrologist for evaluation of Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal strictures.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that difficulty in swallowing is called Dysphagia and most commonly caused by Gastroesophageal reflux that can include symptoms like heart burn and indigestion. Frequency depends on severity of GERD.
Reflux of stomach acids into your esophagus can irritate your throat. Kindly avoid citrus fruits and juices, fried foods, alcohol, caffeinated beverages etc and take over the counter antacids like Prilosec.
Kindly consult with Gastroentrologist for evaluation of Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal strictures.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
I find this answer helpful
Hi There
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that heart burns and indigestion are symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux disease or acid reflux disease and chronic Acid reflux disease can cause occasional or frequent difficulty in swallowing called Dysphagia.
Kindly take over the counter antacids like Prilosec to minimize the acid reflux. Also consult with a Gastroentrologist for physical and diagnostic evaluation of Easophageal Strictures and Barret's Esophagus .
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
After going through your query I understand your concern.
I would like to tell you that heart burns and indigestion are symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux disease or acid reflux disease and chronic Acid reflux disease can cause occasional or frequent difficulty in swallowing called Dysphagia.
Kindly take over the counter antacids like Prilosec to minimize the acid reflux. Also consult with a Gastroentrologist for physical and diagnostic evaluation of Easophageal Strictures and Barret's Esophagus .
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind Regards
Dr. Navneet Bansal
I find this answer helpful
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