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Suggest Treatment For Dysphagia

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: I have an issue with swallowing. When I am eating sometimes food gets stuck in my throat and the only way I can get it out is to bring it up. It's very embarrassing. I do have a hietal hernia and I had an endoscopy two years ago. I realize stress can make it worse, but it's starting to happen more frequently.

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cricopharyngeal dysfunction...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

The symptoms described by you could be related to cricopharyngeal dysfunction. This condition can be identified by esophageal manometry.

I would suggest you to consult a good gastroenterologist for a complete evaluation and management. You may also require barium meal examination to confirm the same.

Hope I have answered your query; I'll be available for the follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj