HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Choking In A Person With MS?

My wife has MS; diagnosed in 2006 - for the past 2 years she s been suffering from sudden choking when taking her first bite of a meal or a sip of water. Our EMT son suggested MS Hug; however, she experiences severe compression between her sternum and throat, and almost always vomits contents from her throat, not her stomach. Once had to call 911 due to her inability to breath. Suggestions, recommendations, or any pre-pre diagnosis thoughts?
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
Report Abuse
Neurologist,  's  Response
Severe compression between sternum and throat, and vomiting contents from throat, not her stomach may suggest some esophageal motility disorder (either primary or secondary). Few esophageal motility disorders are:
1. Achalasia
2. Spastic esophageal motility disorders, including diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), nutcracker esophagus, and hypertensive LES
3. Nonspecific esophageal motility disorder (inefficient esophageal motility disorder)
4. Secondary esophageal motility disorders related to scleroderma, diabetes mellitus, alcohol consumption, psychiatric disorders, and presbyesophagus.

Psychiatric menifestations are documented to be associated with MS (Multiple sclerosis), but such symptoms are not directly related to MS (multiple sclerosis)
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Choking In A Person With MS?

Severe compression between sternum and throat, and vomiting contents from throat, not her stomach may suggest some esophageal motility disorder (either primary or secondary). Few esophageal motility disorders are: 1. Achalasia 2. Spastic esophageal motility disorders, including diffuse esophageal spasm (DES), nutcracker esophagus, and hypertensive LES 3. Nonspecific esophageal motility disorder (inefficient esophageal motility disorder) 4. Secondary esophageal motility disorders related to scleroderma, diabetes mellitus, alcohol consumption, psychiatric disorders, and presbyesophagus. Psychiatric menifestations are documented to be associated with MS (Multiple sclerosis), but such symptoms are not directly related to MS (multiple sclerosis)