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What Causes Inability To Digest Hard Foods Despite Placement Of Stent?

My husband has stage 4 cancer of ghe esophagus. A stent was inserted 22 August. Was managing all food well after 3 months except bread. From 18th January has been unable to keep non soft foods down (dinner). I think the stent might be blocked. He is walking around and having coke or coffee. He has not been sick for about 2 months. Diagnosis was 7th April 2015. He is having rice bubbles and milk most breakfasts and soft foods for lunch.
Tue, 15 Mar 2016
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He should consider seeing his doctor for assessment to see if this is the case.

Imaging can be done to see if there is any obstruction present that may be affecting his ability to eat.

This may be in the form of a CT scan or MRI or a scope.

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What Causes Inability To Digest Hard Foods Despite Placement Of Stent?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic He should consider seeing his doctor for assessment to see if this is the case. Imaging can be done to see if there is any obstruction present that may be affecting his ability to eat. This may be in the form of a CT scan or MRI or a scope. I hope this helps