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What Causes Swallowing Difficulty In A Cancer Patient?
Hi my mom is 71 and has found out she has breast cancer in her left breast she is having problems swallowing ENT says there is nothing in the air way know she has a feeding tube the family is trying to make since why can t ea or drink water the call it dfahia
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
Hello,
Many causes for swallowing difficulties in old age,
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
2. Achalasia
3. Diffuse esophageal spasm
4. Cranial nerve palsy
5. Stroke, parkinsonism.
6. Glossitis, stomatitis, and gingivitis etcetera.
Until complete examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your gastroenterologist or ENT specialist they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Many causes for swallowing difficulties in old age,
1. Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
2. Achalasia
3. Diffuse esophageal spasm
4. Cranial nerve palsy
5. Stroke, parkinsonism.
6. Glossitis, stomatitis, and gingivitis etcetera.
Until complete examination, it is difficult to say what it is. Please consult your gastroenterologist or ENT specialist they will examine 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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