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Hi, What Are The Symptoms Of Dysphagia? After Finishing A
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Question : Hi,
what are the symptoms of dysphagia? After finishing a meal I feel as though there is food stuck in my throat. I%E2%80%99m not coughing or choking during a meal. I had a barium swallow study done and it showed esophageal dysmotility, the study was only done with liquids. In the morning when I take my pills it feels like they%E2%80%99re stuck in my throat no matter how much water I drink.
what are the symptoms of dysphagia? After finishing a meal I feel as though there is food stuck in my throat. I%E2%80%99m not coughing or choking during a meal. I had a barium swallow study done and it showed esophageal dysmotility, the study was only done with liquids. In the morning when I take my pills it feels like they%E2%80%99re stuck in my throat no matter how much water I drink.
Hi,
what are the symptoms of dysphagia? After finishing a meal I feel as though there is food stuck in my throat. I%E2%80%99m not coughing or choking during a meal. I had a barium swallow study done and it showed esophageal dysmotility, the study was only done with liquids. In the morning when I take my pills it feels like they%E2%80%99re stuck in my throat no matter how much water I drink.
what are the symptoms of dysphagia? After finishing a meal I feel as though there is food stuck in my throat. I%E2%80%99m not coughing or choking during a meal. I had a barium swallow study done and it showed esophageal dysmotility, the study was only done with liquids. In the morning when I take my pills it feels like they%E2%80%99re stuck in my throat no matter how much water I drink.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Dysphagia itself is a symptom only. It means difficulty in swallowing.
Feeling of something stuck in the throat is called Globus pharyngeus. It can occur due to postnasal drip, acid reflux and anxiety.
If esophageal dysmotlity is suspected with barium swallow further evaluation may be done with esophageal manometry to plan treatment.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Dysphagia itself is a symptom only. It means difficulty in swallowing.
Feeling of something stuck in the throat is called Globus pharyngeus. It can occur due to postnasal drip, acid reflux and anxiety.
If esophageal dysmotlity is suspected with barium swallow further evaluation may be done with esophageal manometry to plan treatment.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Dysphagia itself is a symptom only. It means difficulty in swallowing.
Feeling of something stuck in the throat is called Globus pharyngeus. It can occur due to postnasal drip, acid reflux and anxiety.
If esophageal dysmotlity is suspected with barium swallow further evaluation may be done with esophageal manometry to plan treatment.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Dysphagia itself is a symptom only. It means difficulty in swallowing.
Feeling of something stuck in the throat is called Globus pharyngeus. It can occur due to postnasal drip, acid reflux and anxiety.
If esophageal dysmotlity is suspected with barium swallow further evaluation may be done with esophageal manometry to plan treatment.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Dr
It only happens after eating though, how can i determine if this is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Vs globus sensation? Im worried about possibly having bulbar als and presenting with difficulty swallowing in a symptom. The feeling comes and goes, but is more apparent after eating. Would the barium swallow test I had have shown if I had difficulty swallowing?
It only happens after eating though, how can i determine if this is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Vs globus sensation? Im worried about possibly having bulbar als and presenting with difficulty swallowing in a symptom. The feeling comes and goes, but is more apparent after eating. Would the barium swallow test I had have shown if I had difficulty swallowing?
Hi Dr
It only happens after eating though, how can i determine if this is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Vs globus sensation? Im worried about possibly having bulbar als and presenting with difficulty swallowing in a symptom. The feeling comes and goes, but is more apparent after eating. Would the barium swallow test I had have shown if I had difficulty swallowing?
It only happens after eating though, how can i determine if this is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Vs globus sensation? Im worried about possibly having bulbar als and presenting with difficulty swallowing in a symptom. The feeling comes and goes, but is more apparent after eating. Would the barium swallow test I had have shown if I had difficulty swallowing?
Brief Answer:
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat
Detailed Answer:
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat which is felt after swallowing. It is felt even if you are not eating anything.
Yes barium swallow would have showed issues with dysphagia.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat
Detailed Answer:
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat which is felt after swallowing. It is felt even if you are not eating anything.
Yes barium swallow would have showed issues with dysphagia.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat
Detailed Answer:
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat which is felt after swallowing. It is felt even if you are not eating anything.
Yes barium swallow would have showed issues with dysphagia.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat
Detailed Answer:
Globus is feeling of something stuck in the throat which is felt after swallowing. It is felt even if you are not eating anything.
Yes barium swallow would have showed issues with dysphagia.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Dr
Yes I understand that but I don’t feel it all the time, only after eating. The barium test I had done was only with the barium liquid. Can globus sensation happen only after eating?
Yes I understand that but I don’t feel it all the time, only after eating. The barium test I had done was only with the barium liquid. Can globus sensation happen only after eating?
Hi Dr
Yes I understand that but I don’t feel it all the time, only after eating. The barium test I had done was only with the barium liquid. Can globus sensation happen only after eating?
Yes I understand that but I don’t feel it all the time, only after eating. The barium test I had done was only with the barium liquid. Can globus sensation happen only after eating?
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the globus is due to acid reflux, you can feel it after eating.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the globus is due to acid reflux, you can feel it after eating.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the globus is due to acid reflux, you can feel it after eating.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If the globus is due to acid reflux, you can feel it after eating.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
the dr told me there is no reflux, what else is causing me to feel this way? why do the pills get stuck in my throat when I swallow?
the dr told me there is no reflux, what else is causing me to feel this way? why do the pills get stuck in my throat when I swallow?
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If pills get stuck while you swallow there is either obstruction or dysmotility.
Your barium swallow did not show any obstruction. It showed only dysmotility.
That is why in my first post I suggested esophageal manometry to further evaluate dysmotility.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If pills get stuck while you swallow there is either obstruction or dysmotility.
Your barium swallow did not show any obstruction. It showed only dysmotility.
That is why in my first post I suggested esophageal manometry to further evaluate dysmotility.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If pills get stuck while you swallow there is either obstruction or dysmotility.
Your barium swallow did not show any obstruction. It showed only dysmotility.
That is why in my first post I suggested esophageal manometry to further evaluate dysmotility.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Answer given below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If pills get stuck while you swallow there is either obstruction or dysmotility.
Your barium swallow did not show any obstruction. It showed only dysmotility.
That is why in my first post I suggested esophageal manometry to further evaluate dysmotility.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dr they are getting stuck in my throat not esophagus. Should i be concerned about bulbar als?
Dr they are getting stuck in my throat not esophagus. Should i be concerned about bulbar als?
Brief Answer:
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you get chocked when you swallow?
Do you start coughing while you swallow?
Does fluid regurgitate through your nose while swallowing?
If pills get stuck in your throat how do you remove it?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you get chocked when you swallow?
Do you start coughing while you swallow?
Does fluid regurgitate through your nose while swallowing?
If pills get stuck in your throat how do you remove it?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you get chocked when you swallow?
Do you start coughing while you swallow?
Does fluid regurgitate through your nose while swallowing?
If pills get stuck in your throat how do you remove it?
Need more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Do you get chocked when you swallow?
Do you start coughing while you swallow?
Does fluid regurgitate through your nose while swallowing?
If pills get stuck in your throat how do you remove it?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No I dont choke or cough when I swallow. Nothing comes out of my nose either. When the pills get stuck it doesnt make me cough or choke- I just keep drinking water or eat something, after a while it feels like a sensation of something stuck.
No I dont choke or cough when I swallow. Nothing comes out of my nose either. When the pills get stuck it doesnt make me cough or choke- I just keep drinking water or eat something, after a while it feels like a sensation of something stuck.
Brief Answer:
Esophageal manometry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Then it is not due to neurological issue like ALS.
As suggested earlier, esophageal manometry may be done to evaluate further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Esophageal manometry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Then it is not due to neurological issue like ALS.
As suggested earlier, esophageal manometry may be done to evaluate further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Esophageal manometry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Then it is not due to neurological issue like ALS.
As suggested earlier, esophageal manometry may be done to evaluate further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Esophageal manometry
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Then it is not due to neurological issue like ALS.
As suggested earlier, esophageal manometry may be done to evaluate further.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Are you 100% sure dr? I’m very nervous about having a neuromuscular disorder like bulbar ALS. Is it common for people to have esophageal dysmotility? I’ve been under a lot of stress, can this cause it? If something was actually stuck in my throat would I always cough?
Are you 100% sure dr? I’m very nervous about having a neuromuscular disorder like bulbar ALS. Is it common for people to have esophageal dysmotility? I’ve been under a lot of stress, can this cause it? If something was actually stuck in my throat would I always cough?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes I am sure.
I presume you already would have had a consultation with a Neurologist who would have also ruled out ALS.
Esophageal dysmotility is not very rare.
Yes anxiety is worsening it.
Yes, if something is stuck in the throat, you will choke, cough and will not be able to swallow anything.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes I am sure.
I presume you already would have had a consultation with a Neurologist who would have also ruled out ALS.
Esophageal dysmotility is not very rare.
Yes anxiety is worsening it.
Yes, if something is stuck in the throat, you will choke, cough and will not be able to swallow anything.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes I am sure.
I presume you already would have had a consultation with a Neurologist who would have also ruled out ALS.
Esophageal dysmotility is not very rare.
Yes anxiety is worsening it.
Yes, if something is stuck in the throat, you will choke, cough and will not be able to swallow anything.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes I am sure.
I presume you already would have had a consultation with a Neurologist who would have also ruled out ALS.
Esophageal dysmotility is not very rare.
Yes anxiety is worsening it.
Yes, if something is stuck in the throat, you will choke, cough and will not be able to swallow anything.
Regards,
Dr.R.K
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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