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Why My Father Age 82 He Unable Swallow Food?

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Question : hi doc , my father age 82 , he unable swallow food , could you please suggest what should I do.
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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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Why My Father Age 82 He Unable Swallow Food?

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