Tube Block: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Tube block is the name used to describe inflammation of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, also known as esophagus, or esophagus. It’s more commonly called dysphagia and it can be caused by a number of factors. It can affect anyone, at any age, although it’s more common in older adults and may be caused by certain medical conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or Alzheimer’s disease. What is a Tube Block? The tube block is an obstruction of the esophagus that prevents the passage of liquids or solids into the stomach. The most common tube block causes are swallowing air during vigorous physical exercise. The symptoms are typically dry mouth, chest pain after swallowing liquids or solids, nausea with no vomiting, difficulty breathing and dysphagia which can also be a sign of esophageal cancer. What are the causes of a Tube Block? A tube block is often caused by a mass in the esophagus or some other obstruction. The most common causes of tube blocks are airway ble...