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What Causes Feeling Of Tightness In Esophagus During Food Intake?

I feel as if I have something caught in my esophagus and when I eat and drink it is difficult. I have never had any GERD issues ever before. I am a 44 year old woman. I m assuming I should see a doctor but not sure what kind of doctor to see. I don t have a family doctor.
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of feeling of tightness in esophagus during food intake . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance. Chest tightness can also occur due to muscle strain or chest infection . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. You should go for exercise on daily basis. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid . For now avoid the above mention food , eat light and non spicy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Feeling Of Tightness In Esophagus During Food Intake?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of feeling of tightness in esophagus during food intake . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like acid reflux , helicobacter pylori , gastritis or food intolerance. Chest tightness can also occur due to muscle strain or chest infection . You should not lay down immediately after having food and avoid intake of outside food. You should go for exercise on daily basis. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order ambulatory acidity test , endoscopy , allergy test and stool test . Doctor may also you to avoid certain food like dairy products , nuts and seafood . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics for h pylori along with omeprazole and antacid . For now avoid the above mention food , eat light and non spicy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari