What Could Be The Reason I Have Experiencing Difficulty In Swallowing Food Breathing Properly?

Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 2020

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Question : Hellosince last 1 Month or so I was experiencing difficulty in swallowing food breathing properly recently I started experiencing acidity, gas. Often something comes in my throat nose. I feel that food is stuck in my throat after every meal and also feel that I am not able to breathe properlyI often get headaches bcos of thisalso get anxious thinking whats wrongI have been taking aciloc and perinormdue to covid lockdown, I have been working from home since Marchhence not much of workout or physical activity.To me it looks like symptoms of GERD. Need advice . I

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It seems that you have acid reflux

Detailed Answer:
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It seems that you have acid reflux which can cause similar symptoms for 1 month. But it's necessary to visit an ent surgeon and a gastroenterologist. If necessary you may need to undergo endoscopy of the larynx and oesophagus or food pipe. Most probably it will come normal on the basis of your symptoms. Thus by doing an endoscopy the proper diagnosis can be made. But your symptoms indicate towards GERD only. Till then you continue pantoprazole or omeprazole. Take more water. Avoid spicy food, smoking, alcohol. Drink more water. Do moderate exercise. Sleep after 2 hours of food. Review with ent and gastrosurgeon.

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