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worry wart
by vickysonny, Nov 08, 2009 04:41PM
hi, I have been diagnosed with esophageal dysmotility and am wondering if others with this get coughing and sore throat and tounge too so worried about it,the doctor said there is no cure for dismotility and I am afraid of cancer .I have problems swallowing meats,breads, an d at night become quite hoarse
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Welcome to the forum!
Yes coughing, sore throat and hoarse voice can be due to esophageal dysmotility. Discuss with a gastroenterologist or GI doctor what can be done best. Treatment will depend on the type of disorder such as esophageal achalasia, stricture, scleroderma, esophageal ring or esophageal stricture. Well there is no cure but with medical and surgical intervention most of these can be managed.
Some lifestyle changes may help. Avoid heavy meals and take frequent small ones. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Go to bed at least 2 hours after food.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. I would strongly recommend you to see a gastroenterologist (a specialist who looks after the diseases of our digestive system). Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!