Why My Father Age 82 He Unable Swallow Food?

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2020

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Question : hi doc , my father age 82 , he unable swallow food , could you please suggest what should I do.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
He should be investigated

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The cause for inability to swallow should be known.
He should be examined clinically by a Physician/Gastroenterologist.Even lesions over the Tongue can lead to this condition.
If there is no cause found in clinical examination,he should be investigated
I prefer an Upper GI endoscopy to see the Upper Gut.
Cause can be identified in majority of the cases.
Please consult a Physician or Gastroenterologist and proceed further.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish him good health
Regards

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