Difficulty Swallowing question

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Specializes in Utilization Management.

Every now and then I feel like my esophagus is closing up and I have a lot of trouble swallowing.

This is NOT an airway problem; when this happens, I can breathe just fine.

Bearing in mind that I'm not asking for a dx, I'm just wondering if it's something I should talk to the doc about or just continue to ignore it, as I have for about the past year.

What are some of the things it could mean?

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.

Stress does that to me. However, i also went to the Dr., you know, just in case. ;)

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Specializes in Family.

No advice here, but I have a friend who has had that happen and she has to get her esophagus stretched.

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Specializes in ER, Research.

I've felt in the past like something was caught in my throat, but nothing was. A doctor told me it could be caused by anxiety. It must have been, because it went away on its own. ;)

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Are you allergic to something?

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Specializes in Perinatal, Education.

Gerd??

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Specializes in ICU, Education.

esophogeal stricure is common. You should see a gastroenterologist. If indeed this is what you have they can do a dilitation via endoscopy.

Doris

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Don't know if its the same thing or not, but sometimes I'll be eating and it feels like all peristalsis has stopped in my esophagus. The food just sits there. Sometimes it will pass on its own, other times I need to throw up. When it is happening, not even saliva will go down.

Had it looked into, had allergy testing done, had an upper G.I. - all negative. But can tell it is very much related to stress.

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.

stress or physical illness can cause this symptom. after heimliching dh 3 times in 6 months, finally went to pcp, saw gi and swallowing function test showed the stricture on last swallow of food. also associated with gerd>

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:nono: please seek appointment with pcp for professional advice---just like we tell our patients.

we care about you---prompt treatment always the best!

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