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What Causes Difficulty In Swallowing Liquid And Solids?
I can not seem to swallow liquid or solids ever since I tried to eat too much in one bight. I can breath fine, I ve tried to make myself throw up but can t seem to unlodge whatever is stopping solids and liqued from being ingested. It s been 5 hours since this happened... What should I do?
Fri, 1 Apr 2022
Hi,
Difficulty in swallowing liquids as well as solids is a serious matter, although it has occurred since 5 hours. The probable cause be anything from inflammation with edema in pharynx or esophagus. Consult a doctor or rush to ER so that there will be clinical evaluation and examination, upper GI endoscopy if required. You will also get a shot of steroid and an anti-inflammatory if inflammation and edema without infection, particularly if angioneurotic edema is suspected.
Further management will depend upon the clinical diagnosis and confirmation by relevant investigations are done. If needed you will be admitted for observation, investigations and proper management. Do not try anything at home as it may cause more harm as you do not know the cause.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
Difficulty in swallowing liquids as well as solids is a serious matter, although it has occurred since 5 hours. The probable cause be anything from inflammation with edema in pharynx or esophagus. Consult a doctor or rush to ER so that there will be clinical evaluation and examination, upper GI endoscopy if required. You will also get a shot of steroid and an anti-inflammatory if inflammation and edema without infection, particularly if angioneurotic edema is suspected.
Further management will depend upon the clinical diagnosis and confirmation by relevant investigations are done. If needed you will be admitted for observation, investigations and proper management. Do not try anything at home as it may cause more harm as you do not know the cause.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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