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Causes, risks, and treatment explained clearly.
Difficulty in swallowing means that food or liquids do not pass smoothly from the mouth through the food pipe into the stomach, and patients may feel a sensation of food getting stuck in the throat or chest, which is not a normal part of aging and always needs proper medical evaluation.
Yes, when acid reflux persists for a long time, the repeated acid injury can inflame the lining of the food pipe and gradually cause scarring or narrowing, which makes swallowing uncomfortable, painful, or progressively difficult.
Difficulty swallowing is not always dangerous in the beginning, but if it persists, worsens, or is associated with weight loss or pain, it may indicate an important underlying condition that should never be ignored.
Coughing or choking during meals may occur when the swallowing muscles do not work in a coordinated manner or when food or liquids accidentally enter the airway instead of going safely into the food pipe.
Doctors commonly recommend tests such as upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, barium swallow X-rays, or esophageal manometry to clearly identify the cause and severity of the swallowing problem.
Many patients experience significant improvement with medications, endoscopic procedures like dilation, and condition-specific therapies, without the need for major surgery.
Many patients experience significant improvement with medications, endoscopic procedures like dilation, and condition-specific therapies, without the need for major surgery.
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