What Causes Esophagus Swelling In A Patient With Acid Reflux?

Posted on Sun, 31 May 2015

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Sun, 31 May 2015 Answered on

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Question : What would cause my esaphagus to swell up at the larynx and not allow food or liquid to pass? I have acid reflux/ Xrays showed no signs of cancer

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (2 minutes later)

Hello, Welcome to HCM. Please avoid stress in life. Drink less tea and coffee. Do regular exercise daily. Pantoprazol is good drug taken just before half hour of food. Take yogurt, ice cream ,milk, butter milk etc. Avoid spicy and oily diet. Take very light diet in dinner. Take fresh fruits and juices more. Take care....

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Modi (9 minutes later)

Age 71 male non smoker use vodka condition started as chronic May 5th

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It may be due to acidity

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
Swelling may be due to acidity or some infection.
Please take liquids more.
Consult your ENT doctor for examinations.
Take very light diet.
Take paracetamol for pain.
Consult for antibiotics.
Take care...

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