Dysphagia (patient information)

Dysphagia
Overview
What are the symptoms of Dysphagia?
What causes Dysphagia?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to Contact a Medical Professional ?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Dysphagia?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Overview

Swallowing involves chewing food and moving it into the back of the mouth to transport it down the esophagus, the tube that moves food to the stomach.

Difficulty with swallowing is the feeling that food or liquid is stuck in the throat or at any point before the food enters the stomach. This problem is also called dysphagia.