Epistemis

Difficulty swallowing

Specialty: Gastrointestinal.

  • I'm choking on my food
  • dysphagia

Why it occurs

  • Esophageal motor disorder
  • Peptic stricture
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  • Oropharyngeal dysphagia (neurological)

Initial workup

Distinguish oropharyngeal/esophageal and solids/liquids; upper digestive endoscopy.

red flags

Progressive dysphagia to solids with weight loss in >50 years → rule out esophageal cancer.

Standard management

  • Treat the cause — IBP, dilation or bypass

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousDiarrhea
Area
Gastrointestinal
Listed causes
4
Treatment options
1
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