EGD Exam -- Excellent Results

Pennyfinder · Apr 13, 2017

I have been having trouble swallowing food. So it was decided I have an Endoscopy Exam. That was today! ALL CLEAR! They did stretch the esophagus. They checked all the way to the small intestines. Nothing found! No cancer or any abnormalities!

GKL · Apr 13, 2017

Thank God for the good report !!!!

I'm not really sure but I think acid reflux could be a possible cause.

Here's a few links to research further -

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/swallowing-problems#1

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/difficulty-swallowing-dysphagia-overview#1

Pennyfinder · Apr 13, 2017

GKL said:
Thank God for the good report !!!!

I'm not really sure but I think acid reflux could be a possible cause.

Here's a few links to research further -

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/swallowing-problems#1

http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/difficulty-swallowing-dysphagia-overview#1

Yes it is due to acid reflux. The doctor told me that and I am on a medication for that.

GLASSHOPPER1955 · Apr 13, 2017

Pennyfinder said:
Yes it is due to acid reflux. The doctor told me that and I am on a medication for that.

GREAT news! Yes, those exams are no fun but necessary though.

musicnut1986 · Apr 19, 2017

GLASSHOPPER1955 said:
GREAT news! Yes, those exams are no fun but necessary though.

Yeah, sounds like about as much fun as a colonoscopy.
Glad to hear it was nothing more serious than acid reflux. Your meds can control that.

georgeinsc · Apr 23, 2017

Glad to hear of the good report. I had the stretch job done twice as I had nearly departed this earth due to being choked. Thankfully a friend was able to do the Heimlich maneuver.

The swallowing problem persisted and I had to have a diverticula repaired in my esophagus. Thankfully Surgeon was able to do the job thru a scope

KingTotsalot · May 2, 2017

KT's wife has lived with this condition for many years....acid reflux and GERD. May I suggest a wedge pillow? This will help aleve the nightly problem of laying horizontal. If you cannot afford one, get 4 standard bricks. Put one under each side on the head of your bed. If you have no relief, put a second one in there. You want the head of the bed elevated enough to help prevent the reflux when you sleep.

Best of luck, PennyFinder!

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