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Hello everyone I have had this swallowing issues for over two years now I have list over 60 pounds because of me unable to resolve my issues. I will like to know if by me having a prolapsed rectum is that the reason why I'm having digestive issues like having a feeling of something always being stuck in my throat I burp sooooo much it's driving me crazy every time I burp it doesn't come up completely and I have to literally manually regurgitate to bring the burp up and there comes my food. I have went to several gastroenterologist and no one seems to see anything. Please help anyone with a doctor or solution.

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DID YOU have a barium swallow? they can see how the liquid goes down/if it is regurgitated etc etc. it is possible you might have esophageal achalasia (they cannot see this on an upper scope - since it is a motility issue. There are some procedures they can do to help. the regular GI docs know little about motility issues - you need to find someone that specializes in it in your area. The place to start though is to get your doctor to order a barium swallow.

this is from the net:
Currently, no treatments resolve achalasia entirely, but there are several approaches to relieve symptoms, such as dilation, surgery, botulinum toxin injections and medications. The goal of treatment is to normalize contractions in the esophagus and help the sphincter relax and allow food to pass into the stomach.

Yes I have had that done. They see nothing but some backup but other than nothing to obstruct my throat. The good passes down but I don't understand why I have the feeling of something is stuck. Again I am mometry done and says my esophagus is moving properly so the source I need to know is how do I keep food down and not have a feeling as if food is stuck I don't have to manually regurgitate after a burp that doesn't seem to want to come up??

I misspelled a lot of words. I had a mometry done and it says my esophagus is not working properly it's an Esophageal motility issues. Unknown how I had received this night mare. And it was supposed to have read food not good. I apologize for the misspelling.

Thank you.

I'm really sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing with your swallowing issues. It sounds like you've been through a challenging time. While I'm not a doctor, I can offer some general insights that might help you in your situation.

It's important to note that I can't provide a diagnosis, but I can suggest some possibilities based on the information you've shared. Swallowing difficulties and the sensation of something being stuck in your throat can be caused by various factors, including gastrointestinal and structural issues. However, it's not clear whether a prolapsed rectum is directly connected to your swallowing issues.

Given that you've already consulted multiple gastroenterologists without a clear diagnosis, here are a few steps you might consider:

If your current gastroenterologists haven't been able to pinpoint the cause of your symptoms, it might be beneficial to consult another specialist for a fresh perspective.

Ask about comprehensive tests that can help evaluate your swallowing issues more thoroughly. This could include tests like an upper endoscopy, barium swallow study, or esophageal manometry.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can sometimes cause symptoms like a sensation of something being stuck in the throat, frequent burping, and regurgitation. It might be worth discussing this possibility with your doctors.

Certain food allergies or sensitivities could contribute to your symptoms. You might want to explore the possibility of getting tested for allergies or keeping a food diary to see if there's a correlation between your symptoms and your diet.

A speech-language pathologist with expertise in swallowing disorders (also known as a dysphagia specialist) could provide insights and exercises to help improve your swallowing function.

Sometimes, lifestyle changes such as adjusting your diet (eating smaller, more frequent meals) and maintaining good posture while eating can make a difference.

Prolonged medical issues can take a toll on mental health. Seeking support from a therapist or counselor might help you manage the emotional aspects of your situation.

Thank you did that already.

I was put on a nasal spray called GIMOTI does anyone know about this drug for difficulty swallowing please share.