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Difficulty swallowing food

2020-06-15 06:43:41
I am having difficulty swallowing food as if food is getting stuck in throat and I feel terrible due to this I can't eat food ! I feel uncomfortable until burp comes! Sometimes burp doesn't come after eating food so i feel difficult but then when it comes ,it comes incomplete! I am also having sore throat that is not going...I have done CBC and that came normal! Stools are also tight and gas comes! What is it?
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You have acid peptic disease with reflux
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Avoid Oily n spicy food. Betadine gargles

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Looks like acid reflux with constipation ... U r not taking fluids in ur daily life ... Increase water intake , more salads and green leafy vegetables in diet with fruits if possible ... Avoid hot and spicy food
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avoid hot and spicy food, don't skip meals

Answered2020-06-15 09:41:10

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This is reflux and Gerd
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Drink plenty of fluids Avoid oily and spicy food

Answered2020-06-15 11:44:41

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OK it's acid reflux
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consult online with pic of throat and proper history
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avoid spicy and fried foods

Answered2020-06-15 06:54:37

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