i have Trouble while swallowing food...what could this be ?

Question

i have this problem since may be 1 year i think....i get a small pricking pain on left side of chest ( as if some one is pricking me with a pin), when i swallow food...and the moment when the food is right between the chest the pain happens then it goes off..and that point of pain is some 2.5 - 3inches from my throat....what could be the cause of this pain...is this pain in my heart or some where else...it happens when i swallow solid food..it pains a bit more now days(no matter how much i chew it)....rarely i also do get a pricking pain on the left side of chest...i am 22, male

Answer 1

This is dysphagia. And the type u r describing is more likely to occur from oesophagitis. u may try some Proton pump inhibitor drugs like Omeprazole or Pantoprazole. Try to lie on left side while sleeping with keeping ur head high. if that does not help, plz consult a gastroenterologist.

N.B. - Thanks abqdan, hiatus could be a factor here

Answer 2

This could be caused by a number of problems, including simple GERD. However, it can also suggest a serious condition (Barrett's Esophagus) which can be a precursor to esophageal cancer. This is a fairly rare cancer, and is typically associated with alcohol abuse or smoking.

At your age, the chances are slim that this is anything other than GERD, which can be caused by a hiatal hernia or other benign issue; in any case, whenever you have problems swallowing, this is a serious symptom that needs to be investigated properly and you need to see a doctor for a referral. The usual test done at this time will be a barium swallow - where you drink a special solution that allows the radiologist to see on a special screen exacly what is happening when you swallow - or an endoscopic procedure, where a lighted tube with a camera is inserted into your esophagus. Either way, see a doctor and get a proper diagnosis.

Answer 3

I had that same problem when I was pregnant with my son. It mainly came from when I took the prenatal vitamins. If you take those, that could be what makes you sick and keep you from eating. They did it to me. I had to settle for using the children's gummies. But, try eating more liquid food like soups until you can handle heavier food. Take your time when you move around, because pregnant women often get motion sickness. You can get it from moving around too much or from being in a car. But make sure you're getting a lot of fluids in your body. That way your amniotic fluid stays at the right level, you'll be hydrated, and I personally feel it'll give you something to throw up instead of stomach acid if you haven't eaten anything at all. And try taking naps when ever you get a chance. That helped me get through morning sickness faster. Morning sickness is most likely the reason you're having trouble. By 5 or 6 months you should be ok. Good luck!!! :)

Answer 4

1-check it out by the doctor as soon as possible
2-u are having a problem of dysphagia may be because of oesophagial heniation, ca etc.
3-it is a serious problem
4-must do X-ray of chest to rule above.

Answer 5

you have odynophagia - that is painful swallowing.

Odynophagia suggests disruption of the esophageal mucosa.

* Any inflammatory process involving the mucosa of the oropharynx or esophagus or its muscle may cause odynophagia.
* In addition, odynophagia is a common symptom of pill-induced esophagitis or infection (eg, with cytomegalovirus, herpesvirus, Candida) of the esophagus.
* A muscle spasm may also lead to muscle pain odynophagia

it is better if you consult a doctor

Answer 6

notify your doctor as soon as possible. You might possibly have a throat infection, and if not prevented at earliest convenience, may spread throughout your mouth, and may lead to ear infection. Go to your doctor early in the morning today ASAP.

Answer 7

The problem is more likely in your esophagus. Consult a doctor

Answer 8

You might want to seek an ear, nose, and throat specialist

Answer 9

dont "swallow" lololololololol