I am having some trouble swallowing, I am undergoing test, but hopefully it's nothing to serious.?

Question

I have been told that you can have wear and tear that causes this problem. Just wondering if anyone has or is experiencing the same.

Someone mentioned below about thyroiidist. I have an underactive thyroid and have had this for many years, I have had my thyroid checked but the docs say my levels are fine. At moment I am on build up drinks also.

Answer 1

You might have Globus Hysterticus. I've had it for yrs. It is most common in women. The muscles in the throat contract due to stress or anxiety.Obviously, if I've had it for yrs, I haven't found a solution. I've learned to live with it, I sincerly hope you don't have to live with it and find a solution. Good luck!!

Answer 2

I had trouble swallowing once, it got worse up to the point I couldn't eat anymore! Turned out I had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis! If it persists, you should see an ear, nose, throat specialist and get your thyroid gland checked!! Good luck!! At that point, I had lost 20 pounds in two weeks and I could only drink cans of ensure, that's a meal replacement, to give me some strenght!!

Answer 3

Thyroid disease is one of the most common health problems we face today. From a practical standpoint, there are many ways to approach this issue. Learn here https://tr.im/A62xm

Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, is a very common problem, and there are many reasons for this, including drinking chlorinated and fluoridated water, and eating brominated flour.

Chlorine, fluoride, and bromine are all in the same family as iodine, and can displace iodine in your thyroid gland.

Secondly, many people simply aren't getting enough iodine in their diet to begin with. The amount you get from iodized salt is just barely enough to prevent you from getting a goiter.

Answer 4

There could be lots of things wrong here. Did you do something to injure it? Most likely you are sick/getting sick.

Its flu/cold season so that may be the problem. The doctor will tell you what exactly is wrong, but check out the webmd link below to help diagnos the problem.

http://www.webmd.com/hw/cold_and_flu/hw101028.asp

Answer 5

Swallowing Trouble

Swallowing Disorders
Difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) is common among all age groups, especially the elderly. The term dysphagia refers to the feeling of difficulty passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach. This may be caused by many factors, most of which are temporary and not threatening. Difficulties in swallowing rarely represent a more serious disease, such as a tumor or a progressive neurological disorder. When the difficulty does not clear up by itself in a short period of time, you should see an otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon.


How You Swallow
People normally swallow hundreds of times a day to eat solids, drink liquids, and swallow the normal saliva and mucus that the body produces. The process of swallowing has four stages:

The first is oral preparation, where food or liquid is manipulated and chewed in preparation for swallowing.

During the oral stage, the tongue propels the food or liquid to the back of the mouth, starting the swallowing response.
The pharyngeal stage begins as food or liquid is quickly passed through the pharynx, the canal that connects the mouth with the esophagus, into the esophagus or swallowing tube.
In the final, esophageal stage, the food or liquid passes through the esophagus into the stomach.
Although the first and second stages have some voluntary control, stages three and four occur by themselves, without conscious input.


What Causes Swallowing Disorders?
Any interruption in the swallowing process can cause difficulties. It may be due to simple causes such as poor teeth, ill fitting dentures, or a common cold. One of the most common causes of dysphagia is gastroesophageal reflux. This occurs when stomach acid moves up the esophagus to the pharynx, causing discomfort. Other causes may include: stroke; progressive neurologic disorder; the presence of a tracheostomy tube; a paralyzed or unmoving vocal cord; a tumor in the mouth, throat, or esophagus; or surgery in the head, neck, or esophageal areas.


Symptoms Of Swallowing Disorders
Symptoms of swallowing disorders may include:

drooling;
a feeling that food or liquid is sticking in the throat;
discomfort in the throat or chest (when gastroesophageal reflux is present);
a sensation of a foreign body or "lump" in the throat;
weight loss and inadequate nutrition due to prolonged or more significant problems with swallowing; and
coughing or choking caused by bits of food, liquid, or saliva not passing easily during swallowing, and being sucked into the lungs.

Who Evaluates And Treats Swallowing Disorders?
When dysphagia is persistent and the cause is not apparent, the otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon will discuss the history of your problem and examine your mouth and throat. This may be done with the aid of mirrors or a small tube (flexible laryngoscope), which provides vision of the back of the tongue, throat, and larynx (voice box). If necessary, an examination of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small intestine (duodenum) may be carried out by the otolaryngologist or a gastroenterologist. These specialists may recommend X-rays of the swallowing mechanism, called a barium swallow or upper G-I, which is done by a radiologist.

If special problems exist, a speech pathologist may consult with the radiologist regarding a modified barium swallow or videofluroscopy. These help to identify all four stages of the swallowing process. Using different consistencies of food and liquid, and having the patient swallow in various positions, a speech pathologist will test the ability to swallow. An exam by a neurologist may be necessary if the swallowing disorder stems from the nervous system, perhaps due to stroke or other neurologic disorders.


Possible Treatments For Swallowing Disorders
Many of these disorders can be treated with medication. Drugs that slow stomach acid production, muscle relaxants, and antacids are a few of the many medicines available. Treatment is tailored to the particular cause of the swallowing disorder.

Gastroesophageal reflux can often be treated by changing eating and living habits, for example:

eat a bland diet with smaller, more frequent meals;
eliminate alcohol and caffeine;
reduce weight and stress;
avoid food within three hours of bedtime; and
elevate the head of the bed at night.
If these don't help, antacids between meals and at bedtime may provide relief.

Many swallowing disorders may be helped by direct swallowing therapy. A speech pathologist can provide special exercises for coordinating the swallowing muscles or restimulating the nerves that trigger the swallow reflex. Patients may also be taught simple ways to place food in the mouth or position the body and head to help the swallow occur successfully.

Some patients with swallowing disorders have difficulty feeding themselves. An occupational therapist can aid the patient and family in feeding techniques. These techniques make the patient as independent as possible. A dietician or nutritional expert can determine the amount of food or liquid necessary to sustain an individual and whether supplements are necessary.

Once the cause is determined, swallowing disorders may be treated with:

medication
swallowing therapy
surgery
Surgery is used to treat certain problems. If a narrowing or stricture exists, the area may need to be stretched or dilated. If a muscle is too tight, it may need to be dilated or released surgically. This procedure is called a myotomy and is performed by an otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon.

Many causes contribute to swallowing disorders. If you have a persistent problem swallowing, see an otolaryngologist–head and neck surgeon.




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Swallowing Disorders
How You Swallow
What Causes Swallowing Disorders
Symptoms Of Swallowing Disorders
Who Evaluates And Treats Swallowing Disorders
Possible Treatments For Swallowing Disorders

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Answer 7

Yea, actually did not get any sleep last night b/c of it...its acid relux, get some prolsec oct over the counter and if does not help, get on protonic, its an expensive drug though...5bucks a pill! so try the prolsec first. its your esophagus.

Answer 8

I do hope its nothing to do with testicular related problems
if so give it up for a week and it will clear
try another orifice to take the liquids

Answer 9

IT COULD BE ALL NERVES , HEARD THERES A TEST WITH A HARD BOILED EGG !