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Can Crohn's Disease Cause Difficulty In Swallowing?
my husband has dysphasia and has stopped taking his prilosec. tonite he cannot swallow any liquids-they keep coming back up. Is there anything you would recommend to relax the esophagus. He has chron's diseas as well and has not been taking his asecol. any help you could give would be appreciated.
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Crohn's disease patients may develop esophageal dysmotility or achalasia disease like symptoms.So he may need Upper GI endoscopy or barium swallow .
Please consult your doctor. He will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Crohn's disease patients may develop esophageal dysmotility or achalasia disease like symptoms.So he may need Upper GI endoscopy or barium swallow .
Please consult your doctor. He will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
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