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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
chest pain when swallowing
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chest pain when swallowing
by AJ__0__0, Jan 19, 1999 12:00AM
I have been having chest pain while swallowing food for the last
couple of months now. It's a dull pain that occurs on the right
side of the chest with every swallow. The doctor can't seem to
figure out what the problem is. Chest x-ray doesn't show
anything unusual. Zantac doesn't help. My bowel movement is
regular except now I've passing a lot more stool than usual. It's
like malabsorption or something since I also lost like 5 lbs in
the last couple of months. My question is what I shoulddo next. I
have seen a gastro doctor, should I be seeing another kind
of doctor?
Thank you for your time.
_____
Dear AJ,
I would talk to the gastroenterologist about the possibility of ordering additional tests to assess your swallowing including a movie of the esophageal function during swallowing. If your problem is an esophageal dysmotility, this may be the best way to make the diagnosis.
This information is presented for educational purposes. Ask specific questions to your personal physician.
HFHSM.D.-rf
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