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Difficulty of swallowing of pills
Hi I was used to swallow the pills multiple at same time but this issue is happening since around 6 months and now iam difficulty to swallow a single tablet why this happening and what are the ways to cure this problem ? and why this happening ? I don't have any medical issues and i regularly go to gym and living healthy life and when I eat food and drink liquids that goes very smooth doesn't cause any issue and when comes to pills iam getting irritated to it. Please help me out from this issue and I hope give any suggestions like how to treat from this and is there any technique to swallow the pills.
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This could have multiple causes requiring proper examination, including laryngoscopy and esophagoscopy if required.
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There’s nothing to worry about as food and water intake is normal. But it’s not recommended to take multiple pills at a time. But since you’re very concerned about swallowing pills you should consult a ENT doctor and get a scopy done to rule out any upper GI issue.
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Kindly mention why are you taking so many pills?
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Try taking a sip of water first and then take the pill . Dont take it in dry mouth
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Hello, you need examination and endoscopy to diagnose the problem
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ENT CONSULTATION
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Consult ENT specialist gor further evaluation
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It’s better you get a video laryngoscope of throat done
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Dr. Jaimini Thakkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Anand
Drink water first then take tablet.
Drink water frequently
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Dr. AJIT KUMAR
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
10 yrs exp
Patna
Is it only for pills? Or is it for chapati also?
Are you a smoker? Or Alcohol intake present?
Do you have gastritis?
Next Steps
For initial 10 days
- Syp Sucralfate 5 ml half an hour before food for thrice daily
- Cap Rabeperazole 20mg 1cap before breakfast for 10 days
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Avoid smoking
Avoid Spicy food
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