First post trouble swallowing

[Awwy]

Hi all,

I have been struggling with swallowing my food, dry throat and food coming back.

I had a motility test and this is what the findings are.

Does anyone know what this means?

Did they not find anything?

Normotensive oesophageal sphincter with complete relaxation and normal oesophageal body motility.

Thanks

[Jumpey]

I would ask your GP. It sounds like all was normal but I'm not a medic.

[Awwy in reply to Jumpey]

Yeah it looks that way. Thanks

[Hidden]

The Sphincter I think is a muscle that prevents food etc moving back up the oesopheagus.If it does not close properly food and liquid can move backward into the esopheagus and cause heartburn .They are saying this is not happening but you know it is.I was diagnosed with oesophegeal dysmotility and dysphagia by endoscopy years ago both which are about food sitcking in the oesopheagus.Have you had a barium swallow test?

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[Awwy in reply to Hidden]

Hi

Yes I had a barium swallow test which showed incordinated movements.

I have an appointment now next week.

So ill speak to them. I definitely have reflux. Im still awake with it.

Thank you for your reply. X

[Hidden in reply to Awwy]

Hi Awwy-googled Normotensive oesophageal sphincter with complete relaxation and it suggested the following may help - "By lifting and holding the neck from a supine position for 60 seconds at a time, you create enough tension in the muscle associated with the upper esophageal sphincter that it can strengthen the valve. Doing a similar lift and holding within the abdominal region of the body cannot provide the same results for the lower esophageal sphincter.”I might try this myself.Hope it helps.

[Awwy in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much I will give anything a go.

[Hidden in reply to Awwy]

doctors dont seem to suggest things like this.hope it helps you.