Why I Feel Difficulty In Swallowing Food?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2020

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Question : I have been working from home since last few months and seems like that has lead to GERD or acidity kind of situation. I feel difficulty in swallowing food (seems like its stuck) and after burps and drinking water it goes away after some time. Also I experience difficulty in breathing at times along with dry coughing. I also have constipation since last 5-7 days. I dont have fever or running nose or anything. I have started eating light and small meals. Also tea , coffee stopped etc. I took aciloc for 4 days then switched to pantocid DSR since last 4 days basis advice from my brother in law who is a paediatrician. Situation has improved slightly but not 100. At times I still feel breathless. I got a throat X-ray and thyroid test done. The reports are normal. Please advise.

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (-5 hours later)

I have been working from home since last few months and seems like that has lead to GERD or acidity kind of situation. I feel difficulty in swallowing food (seems like its stuck) and after burps and drinking water it goes away after some time. Also I experience difficulty in breathing at times along with dry coughing. I also have constipation since last 5-7 days. I dont have fever or running nose or anything. I have started eating light and small meals. Also tea , coffee stopped etc. I took aciloc for 4 days then switched to pantocid DSR since last 4 days basis advice from my brother in law who is a paediatrician. Situation has improved slightly but not 100. At times I still feel breathless. I got a throat X-ray and thyroid test done. The reports are normal. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and Constipation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
I went through your post and I understand your issues.
Your are having symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and constipation.
The probable cause is change in lifestyle and stress.
The following may be done for relief-

For relief from GERD -
1. Continue taking Pantocid DSR for 4-8 weeks
2. Avoid Alcohol/smoking ( if at all you have these habits)
3. Avoid coffee, chocolates, citrus , carbonated beverages, tomatoes, fatty and spicy food
4. Eat multiple smaller meals
5. Go to bed at least 2-3 hours after food
6. Avoid stress relief methods like deep breathing exercises and meditation

For relief from constipation-
1. Take Cremadiet Duo 2 scoops in 250 ml of water every night for the next few weeks till you get good relief
2. Take high fiber diet. Include lot of vegetables and fruits. Drink prune juice
3.Drink lot of fluids
4. Brisk walking for at least 30 minutes everyday.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Thanks so much for the detailed advice doctor. I will follow it and keep you posted.

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Thanks so much for the detailed advice doctor. I will follow it and keep you posted.

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 minutes later)

Is it okay to also continue with my homeopathic medicine in parallel?

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Is it okay to also continue with my homeopathic medicine in parallel?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For what issues are you taking homoeopathic medications?

( Typo error in my previous post-
Read it as Follow stress relief methods like deep breathing exercises and meditation).

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Acidity/ above issues which I had shared with you

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Acidity/ above issues which I had shared with you

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 minutes later)

Been taking Natrum Phos 6X, BC 25, carbo veg 3x, Robinia pseudocacia, nux vomica 30- as per advice of homeopathic doctor

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Been taking Natrum Phos 6X, BC 25, carbo veg 3x, Robinia pseudocacia, nux vomica 30- as per advice of homeopathic doctor

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Been 1 week only

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Been 1 week only

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need not take the other medications.
You can take just what I have suggested you.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You need not take the other medications.
You can take just what I have suggested you.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 days later)

Thanks doctor!

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Thanks doctor!

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

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

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (45 hours later)

Hello Doctor though my condition is slightly better but at times due to too much gas formation, I feel breathless, happened just now, what should I do in such a case?

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Hello Doctor though my condition is slightly better but at times due to too much gas formation, I feel breathless, happened just now, what should I do in such a case?

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 minute later)

Also I feel that something is stuck in my throat

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Also I feel that something is stuck in my throat

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms of GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
These are some of the symptoms of GERD only.
Continue following the same advice I have given earlier.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Symptoms of GERD

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
These are some of the symptoms of GERD only.
Continue following the same advice I have given earlier.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Sure, thanks

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Sure, thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (31 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

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

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

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