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Why Unable To Pass Food Down Food Pipe. Will Endoplasty Help?
My father is 70 years old and has problem that nothing goes in his food pipe. Before this he has not any problem like this. he is neither alcholoic nor smoker. his other tests are normal.doctor said endoplasty has to be done to seek the reason. I am worried please guide what can be the reason and what are treatments.
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
Hello there,
Thanks for writing to us,
In old ages strictures of esophagus are one of the common cause , resulting difficult deglutition [swallowing].
ENDOSCOPY, usually allows to view the inside of the esophagus and helps in giving an exact approach for treatment.
So I advise you to go on, with your surgeons opinion.
Take care.
Dr.surendiran.g
Thanks for writing to us,
In old ages strictures of esophagus are one of the common cause , resulting difficult deglutition [swallowing].
ENDOSCOPY, usually allows to view the inside of the esophagus and helps in giving an exact approach for treatment.
So I advise you to go on, with your surgeons opinion.
Take care.
Dr.surendiran.g
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