Trouble swallowing: Is this age related or something else?

Posted by gardibble9870 @gardibble9870, Mar 29, 2023

For the past year or so I have had trouble swallowing. I am 93 years old and wondered if this was some thing related to old age or if other people have tis problem also.

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konerumanjula | @konerumanjula | Mar 29, 2023

I have the same problem. During Endoscopy procedure they did dilation. Now I don't have swallowing problem. I am taking treatment for High grade Dysplasia. Not sure if that is the option for you.

gardibble9870 | @gardibble9870 | Mar 29, 2023

Thanks for sharing. I will certainly look into it.

covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Mar 29, 2023

In reply to @gardibble9870 "Thanks for sharing. I will certainly look into it." + (show)

It's scary when food or drink gets stuck and will not go down. I too had my esopagus stretched about 10 years ago (dilation) and they did a biopsy of my esophagus at the same time. It's a very simple procedure and you are mildly sedated. It worked wonders for me. This may be something to ask your doctor about. Lord Bless You!

RW | @nbkod7b | Mar 30, 2023

I am sorry you are experiencing this. I have trismus, probably the result of lymphoma in my mouth. I can not open my mouth or swallow and use a feeding tube inserted into my stomach to eat and drink. I hope you find a solution. Good luck!

gardibble9870 | @gardibble9870 | Mar 30, 2023

In reply to @covidstinks2023 "It's scary when food or drink gets stuck and will not go down. I too had..." + (show)

Yes, I have had that done . It helped for awhile but now has gotten worse.

gardibble9870 | @gardibble9870 | Mar 30, 2023

In reply to @nbkod7b "I am sorry you are experiencing this. I have trismus, probably the result of lymphoma in..." + (show)

My heart goes out to you. you situation is much worse than mine,. Hope you can find some relief.

covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Mar 30, 2023

In reply to @gardibble9870 "Yes, I have had that done . It helped for awhile but now has gotten worse." + (show)

I know some folks have to have it done more than once. God Bless.

RW | @nbkod7b | Mar 30, 2023

In reply to @gardibble9870 "My heart goes out to you. you situation is much worse than mine,. Hope you can..." + (show)

Evrryone has their own reality to deal with. The point is you are not alone and someone here may have an option that might help you. I posted in case you start losing weight. I had never even heard of feeding tubes until I started passing out fram dehydration and ended up in the hospital