PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET 1

History of present illness:

The pain appeared when lying on bed with full stomach. She had some trouble in swallowing
food and the food seemed to get stuck on its way down in the lower part of throat. She could
not take adequate food the last few days. For this, the GP suggested her to take antacid, which
relieved a little bit of her problem.

Past medical history:

She had been suffering from frequent loose motions for the past 20 years and had been taking
metronidazole for this problem.

Family history:
Nil of significant

Personal / social history:

The patient is a chronic smoker (30 cigarette/ day) for about 35 years (52 pack year). She
drinks a small glass of alcohol and spicy food every weekend before going to the bed.