Swallowing Disorders

Swallowing Disorders Treatment in Indore

निगलने में तकलीफ — difficulty swallowing, medically known as dysphagia — is a condition that many people experience but often delay addressing. Whether it feels like food is getting stuck in the throat or chest, or swallowing causes pain and discomfort, these symptoms should not be ignored. Swallowing disorders can affect nutrition, quality of life, and in some cases, indicate a serious underlying condition within the food pipe or surrounding structures that requires prompt evaluation.

Symptoms of Swallowing Disorders

• Sensation of food sticking in the throat or chest (खाना गले या सीने में अटकना)
• Pain while swallowing — known as odynophagia
• Frequent coughing or choking during meals
• Regurgitation of food or liquids
• Unexplained weight loss due to difficulty eating
• Hoarseness or a change in voice
• Excessive drooling or inability to control saliva
• Feeling of a lump in the throat even without swallowing

Types of Swallowing Disorders

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia affects the throat and upper esophagus, making it difficult to initiate swallowing — यह अक्सर न्यूरोलॉजिकल समस्याओं से जुड़ा होता है। Esophageal Dysphagia occurs when the food pipe itself is narrowed, blocked, or affected by conditions such as strictures, achalasia, or tumors, causing food to feel stuck mid-chest. Functional Dysphagia occurs when no structural cause is found but the sensation of difficulty swallowing persists, often linked to anxiety or motility issues.

Treatment and Process

Evaluation begins with a detailed history of symptoms followed by an upper GI endoscopy to examine the food pipe, identify any narrowing, inflammation, or growth, and collect tissue samples if needed. Procedures such as balloon dilatation can widen a narrowed esophagus and provide significant relief — बिना सर्जरी के भी इलाज संभव है। For achalasia and motility disorders, specialized endoscopic or medical management is planned. Every treatment approach is tailored to the specific cause and the individual patient’s condition.

Why Choose Dr. Kriti Bansal

Dr. Kriti Bansal is a Gold Medalist DM Gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopy specialist in Indore with hands-on expertise in managing esophageal and swallowing disorders. She is experienced in performing balloon dilatation, therapeutic endoscopy, and managing complex strictures — ensuring patients receive precise, minimally invasive, and effective care with a compassionate approach — हर मरीज़ की तकलीफ को गंभीरता से लिया जाता है।

अगर आपको या आपके किसी प्रियजन को निगलने में तकलीफ हो रही है, तो देर न करें। Book your appointment with Dr. Kriti Bansal at Bombay Hospital, Indore by calling 7610102710.