Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How does acid reflux cause difficulty swallowing?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No exact answer: Unfortunately there is no exact answer to your question. Some people have reflux with acid coming high in the throat (pharynx) causing swallowing dysfunction. For others the inflammation the reflux causes on the esophagus makes them have the feeling of food "stuck" in the throat or chest. Others develop structures (narrowing) of the esophagus...Each case needs individual evaluation.
Answered 2/14/2020
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
22 yrs old. I started having difficulty swallowing & for years couldn't figure out why then found out it was acid reflux&took nexium (esomeprazole). Cancer worrisom?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I have "silent reflux" will it cause difficulty swallowing and the feeling of something stuck in my throat for several weeks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could wearing a binder cause acid reflux or swallowing discomfort?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have acid reflux. I'm just wondering how, exactly, this causes difficulty swallowing?
Can excessive belching cause throat damage? Can't gargle, difficulty swallowing at times, choking, neck pain on both sides, acid reflux problems.
Can silent reflux cause a difficulty of swallowing for 4 weeks especially solid foods?
What would be the main cause of a burning sensation in the spine along with difficulty swallowing? Im thinking reflux.
Suffers from acid reflux, in the last year, has developed difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite, feels like food & bev getting blocked wen swallowed?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
