What causes GERD and swallowing issues in women?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 45-year-old woman with GERD, but I have recently developed difficulty swallowing and a feeling like food is getting stuck in my throat. This is causing me a lot of anxiety about whether it could be an esophageal stricture or something precancerous.
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What diagnostic tests, such as a barium swallow or esophageal manometry, would help determine the underlying issue?
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What treatment options might be available based on the diagnosis?
Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Please elaborate more about your problem.
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How did you come to know about GERD?
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For how long have you been facing this problem?
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What medication have you taken till now?
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Any lifestyle modification you have done?
Regarding hoarseness of voice, consult an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) doctor (for indirect laryngoscopy).
Kindly consult a physician, discuss with them, and start taking the medications with their consent.
Revert with the answer to assist further.
Thank you, and take care.
Regards.
Investigations to be done
Differential diagnosis
Probable diagnosis
Treatment plan
Preventive measures
Regarding follow up
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