- Abnormal swallowing is commonly perceived as food "sticking on the way down." If this complaint persists, it is sometimes due to a serious condition and should always prompt medical attention.
- Swallowing difficulty may be caused by a number of different problems including:
- Poor or incomplete chewing (possibly the result of dental problems, poorly fitted dentures, or eating too quickly)
- Abnormal muscle contraction
- Scar tissue from chronic inflammation
- Infection
- Cancer
- Heartburn is a very common problem caused by regurgitation or reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus, which connects the mouth and the stomach.
- Heartburn can often be eliminated by avoiding:
- Smoking
- Fatty ood in the diet
- Caffeine
- Chocolate
- Peppermint
- Overeating
- Bed-time snacks
- Tight-fitting clothes that constrict the abdomen
- Certain medications
- Heavy lifting, straining
- It is important to consider the possibility of heart disease before attributing any kind of chest pain to gastroesophageal reflux.
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