Question 1

have difficulty swallowing?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia : This can be due to a benign condition, but can also be due to some really serious conditions if not detected early may lead to bad outcomes.  A laryngoscopy or an upper endoscopy may be indicated.

Question 2

dysphagia/difficulty swallowing causes?

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Varies: Dysphagia is a symptom, not a diagnosis.  You need to find the underlying cause which is causing the trouble with swallowing.  It can be a disorder of muscle, nerves, coordination, a pouch, reflux, cancer or any of a number of more specific things.  There will be an examiniation as well as one or more swallowing studies involved.

Question 3

what to do if i have difficulty swallowing pills?

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Techique: Place the pill on your tongue. Place a large bolus of water in your mouth. Pill is inside the water. Should be easily swallowed.

Question 4

what could cause difficulty swallowing in a 60 yo?

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Swallowing problem: Is it rare and associated with heartburn or more consistent? It may be minor spasm or can be more serious. A GI specialist can help you find out best. It helps to study it to eliminate worry.

Question 5

i've been experiencing difficulty swallowing pills?

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Swallowing pills: If your difficulty only involves swallowing pills and you cannot mentally overcome the challenge, consider chewable or liquid forms of the same medications. If you have other swallowing issues, see your physician for an evaluation. Some individuals place the pills in foods such as peanut butter, applesauce, etc. In order to facilitate swallowing them.

Question 6

why would i have so much difficulty swallowing pills?

Accepted Answer

Gag reflex: Lots of people have a difficult time swallowing pills, so you are not alone.  When you eat food, you just swallow, not thinking about it.  The act of swallowing a pill, or a non-food entity, brings out your gag reflex.  With practice, you should be able to get it down.  Practice with m&ms - it worked for my kids!

Question 7

what to do if i have difficulty swallowing please help?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: They might start with a swallow study and go from there.

Question 8

what to do if i'm having difficulty swallowing need answers!!?

Accepted Answer

See a specialist: Start with your primary care physician.  If he or she cannot diagnose your problem, you may be referred to either an ENT or gastroenterologist for evaluation.

Question 9

what is the medical term for "difficulty swallowing or eating"?

Accepted Answer

Dysphagia: Dysphagia is the term for difficulty swallowing.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: difficulty swallowing?

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Difficulty swallowin: Difficulty swallowing is complex.  One could have decreased saliva which will make the food thick and viscous and harder to swallow.  Food or liquids may be difficult to swallow and feel like they are getting "stuck" in the throat.  One may also "choke" on liquids or foods during the swallow, before , or after the swallow depending on the problem with the swallowing mechanism.

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