dysphagia (redirected from Difficulty swallowing)

dysphagia /dys·pha·gia/ (-fa´jah) difficulty in swallowing.

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dys·pha·gia (ds-fj) or dys·pha·gy (dsf-j)

n.

Difficulty in swallowing or inability to swallow. Also called aglutition, aphagia, odynophagia.

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dys·phagic (-fjk) adj.

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Dysphagia

Medical term for any difficulty, discomfort or pain when swallowing

Mentioned in: Achalasia, Esophageal Pouches, Lower Esophageal Ring, Myositis

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dysphagia

[disfā′jē·ə]

Etymology: Gk, dys + phagein, to swallow

difficulty in swallowing, commonly associated with obstructive or motor disorders of the esophagus. Patients with obstructive disorders such as esophageal tumor or lower esophageal ring are unable to swallow solids but can tolerate liquids. Persons with motor disorders, such as achalasia, are unable to swallow solids or liquids. Diagnosis of the underlying condition is made through barium studies, the observed clinical signs, and evaluation of the patient's symptoms. See also achalasia, aphagia, corkscrew esophagus.

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dysphagia (dis·fāˑ·jē·),

n inability to swallow. May be caused by physical obstruction or disease or psychological illness.

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dysphagia (disfā´jē),

n difficulty in swallowing. It may be caused by lesions in the oral cavity, pharynx, or larynx; neuromuscular disturbances; or mechanical obstruction of the esophagus (e.g., dysphagia of Plummer-Vinson syndrome [sideropenic dysphagia], peritonsillar abscess, Ludwig's angina, and carcinoma of the tongue, pharynx, larynx).

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dysphagia

difficulty in swallowing.

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cricopharyngeal dysphagia

see cricopharyngeal achalasia.

esophageal dysphagia

difficulty in swallowing due to esophageal malfunction.

gastroesophageal dysphagia

impaired passage of the bolus through the caudal esophageal sphincter.

neuropathic dysphagia

may be caused by lesions of the glossopharyngeal or vagus nerves or associated nuclei of the caudal medulla oblongata.

oropharyngeal dysphagia

abnormalities in mastication and pharyngeal contraction may be caused by hypoglossal nerve dysfunction, polyneuropathy, polymyositis, meningitis, brainstem lesions and generalized neuromuscular disease.

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dysphagia

Internal medicine Difficulty or inability to swallow, a finding that may indicate a brainstem tumor. See Malignant dysphagia. Cf Deglutition.

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Patient discussion about Difficulty swallowing.

Q. mouth ulcer and difficulty to swallow, below right side of inner tongue guggle salt water and vinigar dose'nt help

A. how big is it? mouth ulcers has a reason why they happen. sometimes a broken tooth, biting a sharp metal, a prosthetic that doesn't sit well..that sort of things. but sometimes it is caused by other stuff. any way, oral hygiene may relieve some of the symptoms. Topical (rubbed on) antihistamines, antacids, corticosteroids, or other soothing preparations may be recommended for applying on top of the ulcer. Avoid hot or spicy foods.