What Causes Herniation In The Oesophagus?

Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015

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Question : My mom feels like when she eats or drinks the food is going down the wrong way
She says she feels like it's going down her right side instead of going down straight
She doesn't choke but it's been 2 days and it's very uncomfortable
What should we do?

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggest barium swallow

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you.

The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possibility called herniation in the esophagus. A pouch like component develop in the esophagus. And the patient feels as if the food is misdirected.

Since the treatment is surgical the diagnosis has to be confirmed and therefore I suggest that you test with a barium swallow test.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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