Unable to keep food down

Posted by hikeema123 @hikeema123, Aug 9, 2023

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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Why isn't anyone responding to my question did anyone at least read it. I need help too. Thank you

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I wish I could relate. But this is not a condition I have ever had. Perhaps go to a center of excellence, or a major teaching hospital where they will do team evaluation
Losing this much weight is definitely not normal. It is also one of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer but this may be ruled out if you have had CT scans and MRIs
Don’t give up. Be your own advocate!

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@hikeema123

Why isn't anyone responding to my question did anyone at least read it. I need help too. Thank you

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Hi There:
the upper GI issues have zero to do with rectal prolapse - it is two separate things. I am not a doctor but work in the medical field and have GI issues myself so am very familiar with a lot of it. Regular GI doctors deal with "regular GI issues" i have found that they are not very helpful when it comes to the more "rare issues" and the sad thing is they don't refer you to a specialist either - you need to be your own advocate. You need to find a Center near you that specializes in "digestive disorders" - maybe a university hospital or something like that. What city/state are you in?? it is POSSIBLE, if you have difficulty swallowing - that there is something wrong with your esophagus (the tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach) and it is not contracting properly and forcing the food down into your stomach properly (as i said - i am not a doctor - but from the symptoms you mentioned IT IS POSSIBLE). Also may be something wrong with the sphincter at the top of your stomach and that is why the food is "coming back up" If it is the esophagus problem there is treatment for it - google "doctors specializing in esophageal achalasia in "the city you live in" and see if you can find someone who deals with this (if you indeed do have it) - its a start. Don't waste your time going to another regular GI doctor - i experienced the same thing - got no help from GI doctors until i went the the Center for Digestive Health and found someone who specializes in the condition i have. hope this is helpful

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@hikeema123

Why isn't anyone responding to my question did anyone at least read it. I need help too. Thank you

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HERE you go - from the net. - sounds like what you are describing.

ACHALASIA:
A rare disorder making it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach.
Achalasia results from damage to nerves in the food tube (esophagus), preventing the esophagus from squeezing food into the stomach. It may be caused by an abnormal immune system response.
Symptoms include a backflow of food in the throat (regurgitation), chest pain, and weight loss.
Achalasia can usually be managed with minimally invasive (endoscopic) therapy or surgery.

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@denisef

Hi There:
the upper GI issues have zero to do with rectal prolapse - it is two separate things. I am not a doctor but work in the medical field and have GI issues myself so am very familiar with a lot of it. Regular GI doctors deal with "regular GI issues" i have found that they are not very helpful when it comes to the more "rare issues" and the sad thing is they don't refer you to a specialist either - you need to be your own advocate. You need to find a Center near you that specializes in "digestive disorders" - maybe a university hospital or something like that. What city/state are you in?? it is POSSIBLE, if you have difficulty swallowing - that there is something wrong with your esophagus (the tube that goes from your mouth to your stomach) and it is not contracting properly and forcing the food down into your stomach properly (as i said - i am not a doctor - but from the symptoms you mentioned IT IS POSSIBLE). Also may be something wrong with the sphincter at the top of your stomach and that is why the food is "coming back up" If it is the esophagus problem there is treatment for it - google "doctors specializing in esophageal achalasia in "the city you live in" and see if you can find someone who deals with this (if you indeed do have it) - its a start. Don't waste your time going to another regular GI doctor - i experienced the same thing - got no help from GI doctors until i went the the Center for Digestive Health and found someone who specializes in the condition i have. hope this is helpful

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Can you please send me your doctor I live in Irvington NJ if I'm not to far from your destination. I appreciate the information. God bless you and May He always keep you in good health.!

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@hikeema123

Why isn't anyone responding to my question did anyone at least read it. I need help too. Thank you

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I also want to mention I'm a smoker been trying to stop for so long but can't seem to kick it I smoke on black and milds could that be the issue??!

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@denisef

HERE you go - from the net. - sounds like what you are describing.

ACHALASIA:
A rare disorder making it difficult for food and liquid to pass into the stomach.
Achalasia results from damage to nerves in the food tube (esophagus), preventing the esophagus from squeezing food into the stomach. It may be caused by an abnormal immune system response.
Symptoms include a backflow of food in the throat (regurgitation), chest pain, and weight loss.
Achalasia can usually be managed with minimally invasive (endoscopic) therapy or surgery.

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Could it be pancreatic cancer??!

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@gamaryanne

I wish I could relate. But this is not a condition I have ever had. Perhaps go to a center of excellence, or a major teaching hospital where they will do team evaluation
Losing this much weight is definitely not normal. It is also one of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer but this may be ruled out if you have had CT scans and MRIs
Don’t give up. Be your own advocate!

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Thank you

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Maybe no one responses to you because your symptoms are so different. Like the others said, you need to keep searching for a doctor that can help you. In the meantime time, maybe change your diet? Softer foods, chewing for a longer time, quit smoking?hugs and thoughts …hopefully you’ll find a doctor that will
Help you.

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@hikeema123

Could it be pancreatic cancer??!

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as i said - i am not a doctor... You really cannot diagnosed that type of thing without further studies - it sounds to me like a problem with your "swallowing mechanism"

You need to get some diagnostic testing. Have you had a barium swallow? this shows how your esophagus is working and if you have "reflux" where the food refluxes back up. You swallow this liquid, barium, and they take x-rays while you are doing it.

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