Question 1

about a week ago i noticed that i was thirstier than usual. a few days later, i started dealing with dry mouth and throat. now , i am suddenly having trouble swallowing my saliva. i can swallow food and drinks fine. help please?

Accepted Answer

: Being thirster than usual, then feeling dry mouth and throat makes me wonder if you have new onset diabetes. Not being able to swallow saliva is unusal when food and drinks are no problem. However, it may be that your mouth is so dry it feels like there is not enough saliva to swallow.  You need to see a physician and be tested for diabetes and examined well and determine other tests too.

Question 2

over the last few days my throat has felt dry and slightly constricted? i have no difficulty swallowing food though.

Accepted Answer

Dry throat: Your throat irritation could be due to allergies, viral pharyngitis, or bacterial infection. If the symptoms are mild and not accompanied with a fever most people would wait a few days and see how it progresses. If your condition worsens then you would need to seek medical attention.

Question 3

i started having trouble swallowing food help! please?

Accepted Answer

Seek an evaluation : There are many causes for a person to have issues swallowing and without more information it's difficult to better guide you.  This is something that you don't want to ignore because it could really become a serious problem. So review this with your doctor sooner rather than later.  You could consider a formal consultation on HealthTap, but this still may very well lead you back to your doctor.

Question 4

i am having trouble swallowing food for a week is it something i should be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is not normal.It suggests a spasm of or sores within your swallow tube.This could be simple reflux irritation form stomach acid backwash or a more serious problem in those tissues. I would see your doctor for review of the problem, exam &amp; tests .

Question 5

hallo, i'm having trouble swallowing food at times lately and it's sometimes painful.  what kind of dr should i see for this and should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

I would: consult a GASTROENTEROLOGIST ...Endoscopic examination or a "Barium Swallow" may be indicated!
At age 39 this symptom is most likely due to something benign and you should take action but NOT WORRY!

Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 6

can you tell me is having trouble swallowing food a symptom of ms?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: If you have swallowing difficulties, would consider many other conditions instead, such as motor neuron disease, myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, guillain-barre, botulism, cidp, and structural esophageal lesions.

Question 7

when i begin eating i have trouble swallowing. it only happens on the first few bites and it's in my chest. it feels like the food is stuck. why?

Accepted Answer

Stuck: It may be stuck. You may have an esophageal problem. See an ENT doc to help assess this problem.

Question 8

help docs, is having trouble swallowing food a symptom of ms?

Accepted Answer

Rare presentation:  If that is all you have, your suspicion of MS is wrong, and something else is going on.  Get a Barium swallow and discuss with a gastroenterologist.  Don't play guesswork, as the esophagus might be at risk.

Question 9

i have lots of trouble swallowing food, and the middle of my chest hurts so much sometimes, help?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing: You may have esophageal problems, consult your doctor for workup.

Question 10

i have had a lot of difficulty swallowing food for a week. should i be concerned about this?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to swallow: You MUST see your MD at once. It could be something relatively mild. However it can also be the beginning of a bigger problem.

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About a week ago i noticed that i was thirstier than usual. a few days later, i started dealing with dry mouth and throat. now , i am suddenly having trouble swallowing my saliva. i can swallow food and drinks fine. help please?

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Over the last few days my throat has felt dry and slightly constricted? i have no difficulty swallowing food though.

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I started having trouble swallowing food help! please?

A member asked:

I am having trouble swallowing food for a week is it something i should be worried about?

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Hallo, i'm having trouble swallowing food at times lately and it's sometimes painful. what kind of dr should i see for this and should i be worried?

A member asked:

Can you tell me is having trouble swallowing food a symptom of ms?

A member asked:

When i begin eating i have trouble swallowing. it only happens on the first few bites and it's in my chest. it feels like the food is stuck. why?

A member asked:

Help docs, is having trouble swallowing food a symptom of ms?

A member asked:

I have lots of trouble swallowing food, and the middle of my chest hurts so much sometimes, help?

A member asked:

I have had a lot of difficulty swallowing food for a week. should i be concerned about this?

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