Symptoms & Causes
of Swallowing Disorders
Pain or problems while swallowing called dysphagia
Brain damage, nerve damage, cancer, stomach reflux and even old food can cause difficulty swallowing.
Symptoms can include not being able to swallow, drooling, hoarseness, heartburn and severe coughing or gagging.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Interview and physical exam, cineradiography [ Barium Swallow ] upper food passage endoscopy and manometry.
Treatments for difficulty swallowing are depend on cause.
Prevention
eat slowly, chew food thoroughly and drink plenty of water.