Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the technical term for the symptom of the sensation of difficulty in swallowing. Dysphagia is usually a sign of underlying neurological deficits and/or disorders. The problem is generally diagnosed on history, where difficulty on initiation of swallowing suggests stroke or other neurologic disease, while dysphagia later in the course of swallowing suggests GERD, cancer, dystrophy, or a number of other medical conditions. Videographic Fluoroscopy (modified barium swallow evaluation) is standard for diagnosis of this condition.

Related Topics:
Symptom - Swallowing - Dystrophy

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See also: stroke, degenerative neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease), reflux disease, and esophageal achalasia.

Related Topics:
Degenerative neurological disease - Parkinson's disease - Alzheimer's disease - Achalasia

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