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What Causes Difficulty Swallowing Food?
My dad , whoe is in his 80s is finding it very hard to swollow his food, it tends to get stuck in his throught even after using a blender, he has gone for a scope and that did not show any problems, doctor just told him it is something he will have to live with , but he is constantly trying to bring back up his food
Thu, 22 Jan 2015
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Reduced esophageal activity and weak gastro-esophageal sphincter.
2. Semi-solid food would be better.
3. Also additionally, anti-emetic like domperidone will avoid any food from coming back as it tightens the gastro-esophageal sphincter.
4. As the endoscopic findings are normal, counseling and multiple small feeds maybe helpful. Avoid giving large meals in a small time.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Reduced esophageal activity and weak gastro-esophageal sphincter.
2. Semi-solid food would be better.
3. Also additionally, anti-emetic like domperidone will avoid any food from coming back as it tightens the gastro-esophageal sphincter.
4. As the endoscopic findings are normal, counseling and multiple small feeds maybe helpful. Avoid giving large meals in a small time.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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