is this GERD??

[Canadaguy25]

Hi everyone again. I have posted many,many questions to do with heartburn,acid reflux(i think partly iam becoming obsessed looking for answers). i have not yet gone to a doctor but from my own thoughts and people on this website its almost %100 that i have some form of acid reflux problem..

I ve been able to keep the acid from coming up. ive take a combination of zantac, gaviscon liquid,lots of water and ginger tea. They all seem to be working wonders.. i gues my next real problem is and its been there for awhile, i guess i never noticed it as much because of my constant heartburn. But lately i have noticed that mostly every meal i eat when i swallow, my food seems to delay a bit and feel a bit stuck in my throat and chest, sometimes it lasts for a long time, even days or sometimes its lasts maybe 1 hour... Its worse with bigger foods, like tonight i had pizza and its almost like that crust is just sitting there. its causing mild back and chest discomfort, along with belching and a little regurgitation of food . I am wanting to clear my throat and i have a little cough, i do smoke and i know that causes those symptoms but i think so does refulx?

I am not choking or nor do i feel like i am going to choke. I can breath like normal and i have normal bowel movements so the food must be digested, just seems like it takes longer to make its was down their to digest properly.

Is there anything i can do for this? i hear if its bad enough, surgeory is really the only optuon but there must be some natural remedies or something to do without surgeory??

[namratasnv]

My friend was facing the same problem and the symptoms and one day it becomes very painful for him and soon after this he has to consult with the doctor about this issue and when doctor examined him properly it results in GERD.and he soon put him on some medication as his problem was not that worse.

Thanks

[selmaS]

I totally understand...we r both members here ...right...???lol

Me too...I get it, but, u can find out what it is, but a dr no matter how much we despise them...will be better to get u on the right meds and the right dosage of meds.

So, what I am saying is at some point we do need them.

"selma"

[Canadaguy25]

i was more joking lol.. im just stubborn when it comes to going to the doctor. i would rather find it out for myself

[selmaS]

I never said that...lol...we all need our answers and it is good that u r pushing for what u need to know.

No worries : )

"selma"

[Canadaguy25]

i know i am a difficult person to deal with

[selmaS]

I understand, but u really need a GI dr to give u a dx and treatment so as to avoid an issue latter on.

"selma"

[Canadaguy25]

i am no doctor i am only going by my symptoms. But its weird today i feel really good. no heartburn,no lump feeling in throat, my food as gone down really good.its almost like i dont have the symptoms anymore, but i know thats not true cuz give it a day or two and it will all come back

[selmaS]

Well now u ned to get ur dr to agree on a dx and get treatment started.
Please keep us posted as to what the dr says and how u r doing.

"selma"

[Canadaguy25]

I think i finally found my problem!! looks to me i have the symptoms of esophageal dysphagia


Dysphagia
Introduction:

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing, or the feeling that food is "sticking" in your throat or chest. The feeling is actually in your esophagus, the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. You may experience dysphagia when swallowing solid foods, liquids, or both.

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is when you have trouble moving food from your mouth into your upper esophagus. Esophageal dysphagia is when you have trouble moving food through your esophagus to your stomach. It is the most common kind of dysphagia.

Dysphagia can strike at any age, although the risk increases with age.

Signs and Symptoms:

Symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia include the following:

Difficulty trying to swallow
Choking or breathing saliva into your lungs while swallowing
Coughing while swallowing
Regurgitating liquid through your nose
Breathing in food while swallowing
Weak voice
Weight loss
Symptoms of esophageal dysphagia include the following:

Pressure sensation in your mid-chest area
Sensation of food stuck in your throat or chest
Chest pain
Pain with swallowing
Chronic heartburn
Belching
Sore throat
What Causes It?:

Several conditions can cause dysphagia. In children, it is often due to physical malformations, conditions such as cerebral palsy or muscular dystrophy, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Dysphagia in adults may be due to tumors (benign or cancerous), conditions that cause the esophagus to narrow, neuromuscular conditions, stroke, or GERD. It can also be caused when the muscle in your esophagus doesn't relax enough to let food pass into your stomach. Other risk factors include smoking, excessive alcohol use, certain medications, and teeth or dentures in poor condition.

[selmaS]

Hi...well to take meds for reflux OTC is one thing, but the feeling it is stuck could be a motility issue and u really should see a GI dr.

Plus, u should not be eating food like pizza if u r having a flare up...one under control and calm u can eat it in moderation.

Motility issues is slow digestion bcuz the muscles do not contract to move the food along like it should....there r meds, but u need an RX...so do see a dr and avoid foods that will keep u in a flare at least until it all calms down.

Good luck

"selma"

[Canadaguy25]

oh ya in case nobody has seen my posts before? i am a 25 year old male.. Am i too young for something serious yet?