Difficulty in swallowing food n water

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Asked for Female, 58 Years

My mother has been facing difficulty in swallowing food/water from past few years. She feels like something is stuck in her throat or chest. She is a slow eater though. Please advise what could be the problem n whom should be consulted?

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Dr. Paparaj Subbanna

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi.. consult general SURGEON for further evaluation

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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

Allergist/Immunologist 26 yrs exp Bangalore

If you are located in or around Bangalore, please bring your mother to meet me. Otherwise, take her to a good ENT, Head & Neck Surgeon.