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Why Is My Daughter Not Able To Swallow Food?

11 year old daughter. Complaining that she can not swallow food. Has had the issue before but seemed to go away. She keeps trying even items like ice cream, mac & cheese that she likes but says she can t swallow them. Tonight she is even scared to swallow her own saliva. Took her a couple years ago to doctor, etc. and they check her good and didn t seem to find anything. Now it flares up again but this time she is even scared to swallow liquids.
posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. Swallowing difficulty is the inability to swallow foods or liquids with ease. People who have a hard time swallowing may choke on their food or liquid when trying to swallow.Medical name for swallowing difficulty is dysphagia.

The following can also cause trouble swallowing:

dry throat
allergic reaction
swollen tongue
swollen tonsils
esophageal reflux disease

You noted that once the doctor said there is nothing to worry about. If that is the case, even anxiety and obsession can be a cause for this dysphagia. I suggest you to consult a physician once again.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck. Take care.
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Why Is My Daughter Not Able To Swallow Food?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Swallowing difficulty is the inability to swallow foods or liquids with ease. People who have a hard time swallowing may choke on their food or liquid when trying to swallow.Medical name for swallowing difficulty is dysphagia. The following can also cause trouble swallowing: dry throat allergic reaction swollen tongue swollen tonsils esophageal reflux disease You noted that once the doctor said there is nothing to worry about. If that is the case, even anxiety and obsession can be a cause for this dysphagia. I suggest you to consult a physician once again. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.