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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Esophagus pain after eating
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children
India
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Esophagus pain after eating
by yendor, Nov 07, 2008 08:08PM
I have sharp pain about 2 to 3 seconds after I swallow well chewed food at what feels like the very bottom of my esophagus. No matter what I am eating it appears to be the same. I drink allot of water and the pain subsides. It is only for about 3-5 seconds then it is as if I have no problems at all. I then take the next mouthful and have the same experience again. I am pain free unless I am eating. I am suffering from a cold at the moment and do not know if that has any influence?
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Nov 09, 2008 08:25AM
, Nov 09, 2008 08:25AM
Hi,
Pain while swallowing is called odynophagia. It is due to inflammation of esophagus which may result from acid reflux or infections.
An upper GI endoscopy would be helpful in these circumstances.
Since acid reflux is more common, consider taking PPI for relief of symptoms.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
Pain while swallowing is called odynophagia. It is due to inflammation of esophagus which may result from acid reflux or infections.
An upper GI endoscopy would be helpful in these circumstances.
Since acid reflux is more common, consider taking PPI for relief of symptoms.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
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