DR. C QUESTION

Hi Dr.C, I seem to be having an issue with the feeling that something is stuck. I have vomited 3 or 4 times over the last 2 weeks, which I have not done for a long time. I feel full after just 3 or 4 bites of meat. Other foods seem to go down okay as long as it is cooked and soft. I had been eating very well and with no troubles and consuming about 3/4 cups or more at a meal. I feel it just above my stomach where you would get indegstion. It takes a couple of hours to go away. I know I am not drinking enough right now because that feels uncomfortable too. Should I monitor it and wait it out to see if it goes away? I have not noticed any weight loss yet because of it but I am concerned that I may have a blockage or have a stricture. Another sign, at least for me, is that I am having trouble burping. I had been able to that thus far just fine, at least enough to feel relief, right now, it is diffiult to do. Please email me. I am just 2 years out, tommorrow in fact is my annivesary date. Vera Houpt

Vera, The symptoms you are having could be due to a stricture, the only way to find out is to scope you. The good news is that is usually easily fixable with a balloon dilation. If you want to come down here just give us a call, or see Dr. Wille up there. C