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What Causes Swallowing Difficulty With Tingling And Pain In Upper Torso While Coughing?
Occasionally i have trouble swallowing liquids. I aspirate and then cough so had that my myscles in my upper torso hurt and briefly tingle. The pain is brief lasting maybe up to a minute. The tingling immediately stops when the cough stops. What is this tingling and pain?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
Hello,
Difficulty in swallowing liquids can be due to spasm of esophageal muscles.
I suggest you to consult your gastroenterologist for clinical assessment and endoscopy to examine the esophagus.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Difficulty in swallowing liquids can be due to spasm of esophageal muscles.
I suggest you to consult your gastroenterologist for clinical assessment and endoscopy to examine the esophagus.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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