CONDITIONS

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing. It is a bothersome and, in some cases, painful condition. It can occur when swallowing solids, liquids, or both.

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  • Inability to swallow
  • Pain when swallowing
  • Sensation of food getting stuck in the throat or chest
  • Excessive salivation
  • Hoarseness
  • Regurgitation of food
  • Heartburn
  • Weight loss
  • Chest pain
  • Coughing
  • Nausea or choking while swallowing
  • Initial evaluation by a specialist
  • Diagnostic studies to determine the type of dysphagia
  • Exclusion of benign or malignant conditions that could be causing dysphagia
  • Malnutrition
  • Weight loss or dehydration
  • Pulmonary infections related to aspiration (bronchoaspiration)

Treatment depends on the type of dysphagia diagnosed and can range from speech and swallowing therapy to invasive treatments.

  • Weight loss
  • Regurgitation or vomiting
  • Vomiting with blood
  • Difficulty breathing due to choking
  • Complete inability to swallow
  • Food bolus impaction

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