If you have trouble swallowing and also experience symptoms of acid reflux, contact your doctor to determine if the two problems are linked. Typically, people who have minor problems with acid reflux don't have difficulty swallowing. But if the...
The symptoms of sore throat and swallowing difficulty frequently overlap because of the proximity of the neck structures. The mouth opens into the throat, which leads to the voice box for air and the esophagus for food. The throat, voice box and...
Any food that is high in protein can be processed for swallowing difficulties. Depending on the condition that is causing the swallowing difficulty, the food must be chopped, mashed, ground, pureed or liquified so that little to no chewing is...
The esophagus is a hallow, distensible muscular tube 25 cm in length that runs from the pharynx to the stomach. Esophageal disorders run the gamut from highly lethal cancers to the merely annoying heartburn that may occur, for example, after a...
Loss of appetite in the elderly is a serious problem, one that can lead to malnutrition. Once an elder becomes malnourished, she may suffer from medical complications such as fatigue, a weak immune system, muscle weakness or complications with her...
A goiter is simply an enlarged thyroid gland. Symptoms can occur when the thyroid increases in size and compresses other structures in the neck like the esophagus and windpipe. According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists,...
Stomach lymphoma, also called gastric lymphoma, is a form of cancer that accounts for approximately 4 percent of all cases of stomach cancer, explains The Merck Manual of Geriatrics. People who develop any of the signs or symptoms of stomach...
Most people occasionally feel as if they have food stuck in their throats. This can occur when you are eating quickly or not chewing your food well enough. You also may experience occasional feelings of acid reflux or heartburn. If these symptoms...
Allergies are known for their reactions in the body such as sneezing, coughing and asthma-like symptoms. A less common symptom associated with allergies is trouble swallowing. Trouble swallowing caused by allergies is the result of postnasal drip...
According to MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the nerves in the brain and the spinal cord. Specifically, the body's immune system attacks the myelin sheath, or...
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing and can occur for a number of reasons. Residual dysphagia can occur after an injury to your esophagus or as you recover from certain illnesses, and will most likely heal over time. Certain foods help promote...
You have probably had the experience of getting a piece of food caught in your esophagus. In general, this occurs if you eat too quickly or neglect to chew a piece of bread, meat or other dry food well. While getting a piece of food stuck now and...
The esophagus, commonly called the food pipe, extends from the mouth to the stomach. Stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the esophagus. Stricture occurs due to scar tissue in the esophagus and affects about 1 in 500 people. There are various...
According to MedlinePlus, the thyroid produces a hormone called thyroxine, or T4, which is used to balance the body’s metabolism. The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center reports that enlargements of the thyroid glands can be...
A sore throat can present as a symptom of a minor illness such as a cold or appear as a sign of a more serious problem such as strep throat. Taking over-the-counter medications can often soothe soreness. When the throat becomes increasingly...
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is an infectious disease transmitted through contact with bodily fluids during activities such as sex or blood transfusion. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are 39.5 million people living with HIV globally....
Wallenberg's Syndrome is usually caused by blockage of the interior arteries that supply the cerebellum and medulla of the brain. Treating it depends on the symptoms. This stroke in the brain stem is characterized by vertigo, difficulty...
Difficulty swallowing, medically defined as dysphagia, means it takes longer and requires more effort to move what you eat and drink from your mouth to your stomach. Swallowing problems may arise when you eat too fast and/or don't chew your food...
Dysphagia means that you have difficulty chewing, and/or swallowing foods and liquids. There are two types of dysphagia: oropharyngeal dysphagia is when you have difficulty beginning the swallowing process; and esophageal dysphagia is when food or...
Guar gum is a water-soluble fiber derived from the native Indian legume Cyamopsis tetragonolobus. According to Michael Murray of "The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines," guar gum can help lower cholesterol, reduce after-meal glucose and insulin...
Nutritional needs change during pregnancy. You may need additional amounts of certain vitamins and minerals, especially iron, folic acid and calcium. These nutrients are essential to proper development of your unborn baby, but are also beneficial...
Hives, eczema, facial swelling, wheezing, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dizziness are all common symptoms of an immune reaction induced by a particular food or group of foods. Some individuals succumb to a...
If you have food allergies, you may experience a burning sensation similar to heartburn or acid reflux when you eat an allergy-causing food. Acid reflux may be part of allergic reactions in your esophagus called eosinophilic esophagitis or EE,...
Esophageal cancer is typically an aggressive cancer that is usually not discovered until it is in an advanced stage, according to the journal American Family Physician. Causes include gastroesophageal reflux disease, alcohol, smoking, obesity and...
Proper nutrition is vital during chemotherapy treatment. Cancer patients who are malnourished or underweight usually can’t get through treatment as easily as patients who are properly nourished, according to the National Cancer Institute....
Tetanus, also called "lockjaw," is a serious and possibly fatal disease caused by toxins (poisons) produced by a type of bacteria present in manure, soil or dust. According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), approximately...
On January 17, 2008 the FDA issued an official public health advisory recommending that over-the-counter cough and cold medications not be used in children under age 2. Such medications have not been proven safe or effective in children of this...
Regardless of age, swallowing pills can be a difficult task for some people. Because it is often necessary to take vitamins or medications to treat a specific condition, it is important to identify a method to reduce the difficulty in swallowing...
The esophagus is the medical term for the swallowing tube, or tube that extends from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus is lined with rings of muscles called sphincters at the top and bottom of its length. The strength and function of these...
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