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What is esophegus and why do adults in 80's find it hard for the food to go down?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Esophagus: The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. When you eat, food passes down the esophagus to get into the stomach. Coordinated smooth muscle contractions in the esophagus wall help propel the food down the esophagus. In the elderly, these muscles may become weak and discoordinated, making it more difficult for the food to get down. There are other reasons, see your MD.

Answered 6/21/2014

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