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Why The Food Get Stuck In My Throat?

I had not seen a doctor for about 11 years but went to see one recently as quite often when I eat the food gets stuck in my throat and I have to spend hours forcing myself to try and bring it up as I feel I cant breath I have spoken to my gp who said it was wear and tear on the food pipe due to my age IM 49 years old) and gave me tablets to ease the acid (omeprazole capsules 40mg) these have not worked and when I went back she said give them time she gave me a repeat prescrition for the same tablets and said there was no need for me to go back that was about 3 months ago the problem is still the same
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Possible causes may be GERD, globus pharyngis, hiatal hernia, throat cancer. Follow these instructions:
1. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, smoking, spicy foods, sour foods, carbonated drinks.
2. Make sure to eat at regular timings.
3. Sit upright for 2-3 hours after eating, do not immediately lie down.
4. Make sure your head is in an elevated position while sleeping.
5. Take Pantoprazole twice daily for 2 weeks early morning before eating and at night after eating.
Even after all these if symptoms persist, than consult your gastroenterologist for a endoscopy or an barium swallow for conclusive diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu

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Why The Food Get Stuck In My Throat?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Possible causes may be GERD, globus pharyngis, hiatal hernia, throat cancer. Follow these instructions: 1. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, smoking, spicy foods, sour foods, carbonated drinks. 2. Make sure to eat at regular timings. 3. Sit upright for 2-3 hours after eating, do not immediately lie down. 4. Make sure your head is in an elevated position while sleeping. 5. Take Pantoprazole twice daily for 2 weeks early morning before eating and at night after eating. Even after all these if symptoms persist, than consult your gastroenterologist for a endoscopy or an barium swallow for conclusive diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu