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What Could The Esophagus Problem Be Which Causes Difficulty In Swallowing?
Hi My Father has diffculty in swallowing the food because there is some problem in his food pipe. we have done endoscopy, in the report there is a problem area after 32 Cm for 5 to 10 Cm. But all other blood reports, sugar, urea, hepatatis B, HCV are normal except ESR which is 66. Now tell me that what is the problem is to be.
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
What is the problem they mentioned? Is it erosion or ulceration or growth or bleeding etc. You have to describe the symptoms along with your reports to come to conclusion.
Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. It may be malignancy or Barrett's oesophagus or achalasia etc. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
What is the problem they mentioned? Is it erosion or ulceration or growth or bleeding etc. You have to describe the symptoms along with your reports to come to conclusion.
Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week. It may be malignancy or Barrett's oesophagus or achalasia etc. If symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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