Problems in the esophagus and pharynx can be identified and treated with a barium swallow test. A barium swallow test may be required if your doctor suspects that you have: Disease of the head and neck, pharynx, or throat.
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I have trouble swallowing due to severe reflux. How to overcome this?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 28-year-old male with 66 kg.I have had trouble swallowing for a year and a half, which has resulted in me being on a liquid diet. The problem was due to severe reflux. Endoscopy and barium were normal. My issue is I am eating better now, especially with a sip of fluid every bite, bu... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As endoscopy and barium studies are normal, I am assuming you do not have any structural abnormality in the esophagus. The only possibility is you may have functional or morality disorders of the esophagus. Still, I would suggest continuing t... Read Full »