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Difficulty in swallowing food

2020-06-02 07:16:27
I am having difficulty in swallowing food. I feel some difference in throat. What problem is this? How to treat this?
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Hello, How long have you been having this problem? Any history of tobacco consumption/smoking? Is the difficulty more for solids or liquids? Kindly share these details for workup and treatment.
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Start warm saline gargles thrice daily. Avoid spicy food

Answered2020-06-02 07:44:14

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Need detailed history and evaluation. It's maybe due to infection or GERD
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take online consultation for treatment

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