Posted by
MOM on January 13, 2000 at 19:35:03:
My son has in the past week developed an extreme pain when swallowing. The pain is at the base of his
esophagus where it meets his stomach. He for the past 6 mos has been taking tetracycline for acne and was prescribed yesterday zantac for the symptoms he is experiencing. After 4 doses now there hasn't been much change. There is always tenderness at this area. But swallowing is very painful. Once the food passes this spot there is a few minutes of significant pain, and then it subsides to nothing. He has lost about 8 pounds in the past 7 days and feels hungry and weak. He is very active in sports and has never had a bad health concern. Is it possible to cause a internal strain or injury to the esophagus or could acid reflux cause this kind of experience. Any thoughts would be appreciated
