Ames Tribune
A radiologist at McFarland Clinic in Ames has authored a book to help people who have a problem with food getting stuck in their esophagus when they eat.
Doug Lake, MD, published the book titled “Esophagus Attack! The 3-Step Method to Enjoy Eating Again,” based on steps he developed due to his own experience with the painful, emotionally taxing medical condition.
Lake s troubles with eating first began Thanksgiving 18 years ago while he was in medical school. He started the day with a Turkey Trot run, a holiday tradition of running a 5K, Lake said.
Lake hadn’t eaten much that day, and by the time the turkey feast rolled around, he was famished. He immediately reached for a piece of dark meat and took a big bite.