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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Swallowing Difficulty
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Swallowing Difficulty
by sunnygal, Aug 16, 2002 12:00AM
Hi. I am 25 (f) with a history of 10 years of bulimia. I have been recovered for 2 years now. I have documented acid reflux (24 hr ph probe). EGD showed diffuse esophageal spasms and possible cricopharynx spasms. I had a manometry done 3 weeks ago, showed LES pressure normal at 15mmHg, LES relaxation was normal. Manometry of the esophageal body: 10 swallows, all were peristaltic, 4 were slightly hypotensive with slightly amplitude. UES resting pressure was slightly low at 40 mmHg. Slightly lowe amplitude peristaltic contractions seen.
Does this explain why I have difficulty swallowing and tightness in my throat? Is the difficulty swallowing more likely a result of the 10 years of bulimia, or some other medical (neurological or other) problem?
Thanks.
Does this explain why I have difficulty swallowing and tightness in my throat? Is the difficulty swallowing more likely a result of the 10 years of bulimia, or some other medical (neurological or other) problem?
Thanks.
I wish you well, take care :)