Dysphagia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Dysphagia is a medical term for difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia can be a painful condition. In some cases, swallowing is impossible. Occasional difficulty swallowing, such as when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough, usually isn't cause for concern. But ongoing dysphagia can be a serious medical condition that needs treatment.
Dysphagia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Treatment for dysphagia depends on the type or cause of your swallowing disorder. Oropharyngeal dysphagia. For oropharyngeal dysphagia, you may be referred to a speech or swallowing therapist. Therapy might include: Learning exercises.
Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing): Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD
WEBAug 17, 2023 · Dysphagia is when you can't swallow correctly, leading to problems eating and drinking. Many things can cause swallowing problems, most having to do with the esophagus. If you regularly choke ...
Dysphagia: Why It’s Hard to Swallow, Treatment, and Diet
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Dysphagia is a difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or both. It has many possible causes and treatments, explained in detail here.
What Is Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing)? | NIDCD
WEBWhat is dysphagia? People with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing and may even experience pain while swallowing (odynophagia). Some people may be completely unable to swallow or may have trouble safely swallowing liquids, foods, or saliva. When that happens, eating becomes a challenge.
Dysphagia (Difficulty Swallowing): What It Is, Causes & Treatment
WEBAug 20, 2023 · Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. When you swallow, many muscles and nerves work together to move food or drink from your mouth to your stomach. When there’s an issue with how these parts work, swallowing may feel uncomfortable or slow.
Dysphagia: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment - Medical News Today
WEBDec 21, 2017 · Dysphagia refers to a difficulty in swallowing – it takes more effort than normal to move food from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia can be painful and is more common in older people and...
Swallowing Disorders | Johns Hopkins Medicine
WEBDifficulty swallowing (dysphagia) affects your quality of life and your health. The ability to safely swallow is vital for adequate nutrition and hydration, and it prevents foods and liquids from entering your lungs, where they can cause pneumonia.
Home | Dysphagia - Springer
WEBDysphagia is a multidisciplinary journal focusing on swallowing and its disorders. Provides an international source of information for health professionals interested in this emerging field. Covers all aspects of normal and dysphagic ingestion involving the mouth, pharynx, and esophagus.
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia): Symptoms & Causes - Health
WEBAug 10, 2023 · Dysphagia is difficulty or discomfort swallowing food, liquids, and saliva. Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, and treatment options for dysphagia.