Symptoms

Symptoms of Dysphagia

Symptoms of dysphagia include:

Odynophagia (pain with swallowing)
Regurgitation (the return of partially digested food from the stomach to the mouth or nose)
The feeling that food is stuck in your throat
Choking or coughing while eating
Pulmonary aspiration (the inhalation of food, liquid or vomit into the lungs)
Chest pain or pressure
Heartburn
Fatigue
Weight loss

Understanding Dysphagia

If you have a problem swallowing foods or liquids, you may have dysphagia. There are various causes for this condition.

Dysphagia Diet

When you have dysphagia, you are at risk for aspirating (breathing in) liquids and food, which can lead to pneumonia. A special diet can prevent that from happening.

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Symptoms

Symptoms of Dysphagia

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