To the doctors out there... help please.?!


Question: To the doctors out there!.!.!. help please!.!?
Okay so I have a question for anyone who knows anything about medicine!. I have swallowing difficulties (not funny, quite scary), have for a while!. I have narrowed it down to two possible things!.!. anxiety, and an upper digestive problem!. Anyone have any guesses or suggestions as to what it might be!? Please let me know, all answers except for mean ones are acceptable!. Thanks :)Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
don't diagnose yourself!.!.!. doctors don't like that!. if it's actually a serious problem, maybe you should get checked out by a real doctor!. you know, with a real exam and everything!. instead of wasting your time by asking a bunch of strangers who can't help you because they either don't know anything about medicine or because they can't actually see you and don't know what exactly is going on with you maybe you should see someone who can help!.

EDIT: and it looks like the answer above me is copied and pasted straight from 'webmd' so i wouldn't listen to that!. seriously, just go see a doctor if it's worrying you that much!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

look at your tonsils!. they may just be a little big!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Occasional difficulty swallowing usually isn't cause for concern, and may simply occur when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough!. But persistent difficulty swallowing may indicate a serious medical condition requiring treatment!.

Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) may mean it takes more time and effort to move food or liquid from your mouth to your stomach!. Difficulty swallowing may also be associated with pain!. In some cases, you may not be able to swallow!.

Difficulty swallowing can occur at any age, but is most common in older adults!. The causes of swallowing difficulties vary, and treatment depends upon the cause

A number of conditions can interfere with swallowing, and they generally fall into one of several main categories!.

Esophageal dysphagia
This is the most common type of swallowing difficulties!. It refers to the sensation of food sticking or getting hung up in the base of your throat or chest!. Common causes of esophageal dysphagia include:

Achalasia!. This occurs when your lower esophageal muscle (sphincter) doesn't relax properly to let food enter your stomach!. Muscles in the wall of your esophagus are often weak as well!. This can cause regurgitation of food not yet mixed with stomach contents, sometimes causing you to bring food back up into your throat!.
Aging!. With age, your esophagus tends to lose some of the muscle strength and coordination needed to push food into your stomach!. However, any persistent trouble swallowing needs to be evaluated by your doctor; it's not necessarily a normal part of aging!.
Diffuse spasm!. This condition produces multiple, high-pressure, poorly coordinated contractions of your esophagus usually after you swallow!. Diffuse spasm is a rare disorder that affects the smooth (involuntary) muscles in the walls of your lower esophagus!. The contractions often occur intermittently, and may become more severe over a period of years!.
Esophageal stricture!. Narrowing of your esophagus (stricture) causes large chunks of food to get caught!. Narrowing may result from the formation of scar tissue, often caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or from tumors!.
Esophageal tumors!. Difficulty swallowing tends to get progressively worse when esophageal tumors are present!.
Foreign bodies!. Sometimes, food, such as a large piece of meat, or another object can become lodged in your throat or esophagus!. Older adults with dentures and people who have difficulty chewing their food properly may be more likely to have an obstruction of the throat or esophagus!. Children may swallow small objects, such as swallowing pins, coins, pieces of toys or other small objects that can become stuck!. If an obstruction causes an inability to swallow, go to the nearest emergency department immediately!. If an obstruction interferes with breathing, call for emergency help immediately!.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)!. Damage to esophageal tissues from stomach acid backing up (refluxing) into your esophagus can lead to spasm or scarring and narrowing of your lower esophagus, making swallowing difficult!. Long-term GERD can sometimes lead to Barrett's esophagus, a condition in which the color and composition of the cells lining your lower esophagus change because of repeated exposure to stomach acid!.
Pharyngeal diverticula!. A small pouch forms and collects food particles in your throat, often just above your esophagus, leading to difficulty swallowing, gurgling sounds, bad breath, and repeated throat clearing or coughing!. This disorder is more common as you age!.
Scleroderma!. This disease is characterized by the development of scar-like tissue, causing stiffening and hardening of tissues!. It can weaken your lower esophageal sphincter, allowing acid to reflux into your esophagus and causing symptoms and complications similar to those of GERD!.
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Certain neuromuscular problems can weaken your throat muscles, making it difficult to move food from your mouth into your throat and esophagus (pharyngeal paralysis)!. You may choke or cough when you attempt to swallow, or have the sensation of food or fluids going down your windpipe (trachea) or up your nose!. This may lead to pneumonia!. Causes of oropharyngeal dysphagia include:

Neurological disorders!. Certain disorders, such as post-polio syndrome, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease, may first be noticed because of oropharyngeal dysphagia!.
Neurological damage!. Sudden neurological damage, such as from a stroke or brain or spinal cord injury, can cause difficulty swallowing or an inability to swallow!.
Dysphagia in infants and children
Common causes of swallowing difficulties in infants and children include:

Developmental problems due to premature birth or low birth weight
Nervous system disorders, such as cerebral palsy or meningitis
Cleft lip or cleft palate
Unexplained dysphagia
Some people experience dysphagia that has no anatomical cause!. Unexplained swallowing difficulties include:

Difficulty taking oral medications!. Some people can't seem to swallow pills or tablets, even though they have no other difficulty swallowing!.
Lump in your throat (globus)!. Some people feel the sensation of a foreign body or lump in their throats when, in reality, no foreign body or lump exists!. Stress or excitement may worsen this sensation!. Oftentimes, resolving the stress alleviates the problem!. Actual difficulty swallowing usually isn't present!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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