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What Causes Food To Be Struck In Throat After Eating?
hi my friend is getting food stuck in throat all the time he eats. He need to drink something (e.g. water) to make the food getting down or the food wouldn't get down. He's 36 years old, he doesn't lose weight much, even might be gain a bit weigh or just remain normal. He said this situation has been happening say 5 years(or more) what do you think about it? I'm worrying about him. Thanks.
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Hello,
He may be suffering from dysphagia due to many causes like esophagitis or achalasia or esophageal spasm or esophageal cancer etcetera. Avoid spicy food and alcohol. Avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet Nexium before breakfast for one week. Please consult your gastroenterologist he will do an endoscopy and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
He may be suffering from dysphagia due to many causes like esophagitis or achalasia or esophageal spasm or esophageal cancer etcetera. Avoid spicy food and alcohol. Avoid smoking and caffeine drinks. Use tablet Nexium before breakfast for one week. Please consult your gastroenterologist he will do an endoscopy and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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