My dad is having trouble swallowing?!
Question: My dad is having trouble swallowing?
Answers:
Generally caused by a hiatal hernia in the esophagus. Hiatal hernia is a condition in which a portion of the stomach protrudes upward into the chest, through an opening in the diaphragm. My mother had this problem for years, found that if she drank something hot, like coffee or hot tea with her meal, she had much less of a swallowing problem. Some cases require surgery. If the doctor didn't diagnose this as a possibility, he should see another doctor preferably an internist.
Well I got a similar sort of complaint, mine is a growth on my larynx, caused by smoking, I,ve had two bi-opsis (sp).But being a fool, I still smoke, STUPID I KNOW !!!!!!!
My tests involved a camera being passed up my nose, and down my throat, not very pleasant but it had to be done.
I hope your dad has not got the same thing.
I know someone who has the same problem.
It was due to acid reflux.