Question 1

i have been having difficulty in swallowing for the past 48 hrs, seems like something's blocking there.?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: inflammation from a virus. Get seen if you develop difficulty breathing.

Question 2

why would i have so much difficulty swallowing pills?

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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 3

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

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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 4

what is wrong with a swallowing difficulty?

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Many problems: Swallowing problems can be due to many reasons.  Some of the most common are  brain diseases and problems in the throat or esophagus.  Evaluation is necessary to elucidate the reason for the problem.

Question 5

what are the possible causes of difficulty in swallowing?

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Many: Stroke, reflux, neurological diseases.  Most commonly uncontrolled reflux is the culprit. This should be further evaluated by a doctor though. Do not wait.

Question 6

have difficulty swallowing?

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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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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