Hello all,
I am a 34 year old male who just completed a Barium Swallow study. I visited an ENT due to intermittent sore throats and was told that I had some enzymes in the back of my throat that weren't normal for someone my age. I was set up for a Barium Swallow and the results were as follows:
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1. Decreased epiglottic tilt and motion with increased pharyngeal residual.
2. Substantial spontaneous reflux.
3. Sliding small hiatal hernia..
Findings: Decreased motion of the epiglottis is noted. The esophagus was slow to clear. Increased pharyngeal residuals are noted. Extensive spontaneous reflux is elicited. Small hiatal hernia is present.
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I spoke with a physician friend and was told that generally decreased epiglottic tilt is found in stoke patients (haven't had one) or in diseases such as ALS.
My speech still seems to be clear (not drunk as I have read). And I am not choking on fluids or solids (yet?). Just clearing my throat.
I have a follow up with the ENT scheduled -and possibly a neurologist?
Had anyone here experienced this as a first sign of bulbar ALS? Any advice?
Thanks and scared.
Kristian
I am a 34 year old male who just completed a Barium Swallow study. I visited an ENT due to intermittent sore throats and was told that I had some enzymes in the back of my throat that weren't normal for someone my age. I was set up for a Barium Swallow and the results were as follows:
>>
1. Decreased epiglottic tilt and motion with increased pharyngeal residual.
2. Substantial spontaneous reflux.
3. Sliding small hiatal hernia..
Findings: Decreased motion of the epiglottis is noted. The esophagus was slow to clear. Increased pharyngeal residuals are noted. Extensive spontaneous reflux is elicited. Small hiatal hernia is present.
<<
I spoke with a physician friend and was told that generally decreased epiglottic tilt is found in stoke patients (haven't had one) or in diseases such as ALS.
My speech still seems to be clear (not drunk as I have read). And I am not choking on fluids or solids (yet?). Just clearing my throat.
I have a follow up with the ENT scheduled -and possibly a neurologist?
Had anyone here experienced this as a first sign of bulbar ALS? Any advice?
Thanks and scared.
Kristian